| The role of endocannabinoids in the hypothalamic regulation of visceral function. | |
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PMID: 12052044 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The hypothalamus plays an important role in the regulation of several visceral processes, including food intake, thermoregulation and control of anterior pituitary secretion. Endogenous cannabinoids and CB(1) cannabinoid receptors have been found in the hypothalamus. In the present review, we would like to clarify the role of the endocannabinoid system in the regulation of the above-mentioned visceral functions. There is historical support for the role of marihuana (i.e. exogenous cannabinoids) in the regulation of appetite. Endocannabinoids also stimulate food intake. Furthermore, the specific CB(1) receptor antagonist SR141716 reduces food intake. Leptin treatment decreases endocannabinoid levels in normal rats and ob/ob mice. These findings provide evidence for the role of the hypothalamic endocannabinoid system in food intake and appetite regulation. Cannabinoids can change body temperature in a dose-dependent manner. High doses cause hypothermia while low doses cause hyperthermia. Cannabinoid administration decreases heat production. It seems that the effects of can- nabinoids on thermoregulation is exerted by altering some neurochemical mediator effects at both the presynaptic and postsynaptic level.THC and endocannabinoids have mainly inhibitory effects on the regulation of reproduction. Administration of anandamide (AEA) decreases serum luteinizing hormone (LH) and prolactin (PRL) levels. AEA causes a prolongation of pregnancy in rats and temporarily inhibits the postnatal development of the hypothalamo-pituitary axis in offspring. The action of AEA on the reproductory parameters occurs at both the hypothalamic and pituitary level. CB(1) receptors have also been found in the anterior pituitary. Further, LH levels in CB(1) receptor-inactivated mice were decreased compared with wild-type mice. Taken together, all these observations suggest that the endocannabinoid system is playing an important part in the regulation of the mentioned visceral functions and it provides the bases for further applications of cannabinoid receptor agonists and/or antagonists in visceral diseases regulated by the hypothalamus. |
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Authors:
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T Wenger; G Moldrich |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and essential fatty acids Volume: 66 ISSN: 0952-3278 ISO Abbreviation: Prostaglandins Leukot. Essent. Fatty Acids Publication Date: 2002 Feb-Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-06-07 Completed Date: 2002-12-06 Revised Date: 2009-11-03 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8802730 Medline TA: Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids Country: Scotland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 301-7 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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Department of Human Morphology and Developmental Embryology, Semmelweis University Budapest, Tüzoltó u.58, PO Box 95, H-1450 Budapest, Hungary. wenger@ana2.sote.hu |
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Animals Appetite Regulation / drug effects Body Temperature Regulation / drug effects Cannabinoids / pharmacology* Eicosanoids / pharmacology* Endocannabinoids Humans Hypothalamus / drug effects*, metabolism Pituitary Gland / drug effects, metabolism, secretion Receptors, Cannabinoid Receptors, Drug / agonists, metabolism Viscera / drug effects*, physiology* |
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0/Cannabinoids; 0/Eicosanoids; 0/Endocannabinoids; 0/Receptors, Cannabinoid; 0/Receptors, Drug |
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