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The Endocannabinoid System

Genetics, Biochemistry, Brain Disorders, and Therapy

  • 1st Edition - May 12, 2017
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Eric Murillo-Rodriguez
  • Language: English

The Endocannabinoid System: Genetics, Biochemistry, Brain Disorders, and Therapy examines the cellular, biochemical, genetic, and therapeutic aspects of the endocanna… Read more

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The Endocannabinoid System: Genetics, Biochemistry, Brain Disorders, and Therapy examines the cellular, biochemical, genetic, and therapeutic aspects of the endocannabinoid system. The chapters cover significant conceptual advances in the endocannabinoid field and shed light on the many brain disorders in which this biological system is involved.

Written by world-leading experts in the field, the topics covered in this book will have a positive impact on the area of molecular biology, including, but not limited to, cell biology, neuroscience, pharmacology, signaling, disease mechanisms, and therapeutics.

Key features

  • Provides an introduction to endocannabinoids in the central nervous system and an overview to their functions in the brain
  • Presents information on neurobiological and cellular studies on the role of the cannabinoid signaling system and its implications in human diseases
  • Includes well-written overviews of the basics of endocannabinoid system structure and function
  • Contains well-illustrated material, with diagrams, charts, and tables
  • Explores compelling case studies and their application to chapters written by experts

Readership

Neuroscientists, graduate and undergraduate students in biological and biomedical sciences, post-doctoral fellows, researchers

Table of contents

Preface

Daniele Piomelli

Chapter 1. Genetics of the endocannabinoid system

Emmanuel S. Onaivi

William Paterson University

Wayne, NJ. USA

Chapter 2. Basic mechanisms of synthesis and hydrolysis of major endocannabinoids

Mauro Maccarrone

University of Teramo. Teramo, Italy

[email protected]

Chapter 3. Endocannabinoid Receptors

Balapal Basavarajappa

Institute for Psychiatric Research. NY, USA

Chapter 4. Parkinson’s disease and the endocannabinoid system

Andrea Giuffrida

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX. USA

Chapter 5. The putative role of endocannabinoids on Schizophrenia

Markus Leweke

Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University

Mannheim, Germany

Chapter 6. Endocannabinoids and human brain function

Michelle Glass

University of Auckland. Auckland, New Zealand

Chapter 7. The role of endocannabinoids in alcoholism

Fernando Rodríguez de Fonseca

Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Madrid, Spain

Preface

Daniele Piomelli

University of California, Irvine. Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology

Irvine, CA. USA

Chapter 1. Genetics of the endocannabinoid system

Emmanuel S. Onaivi

William Paterson University

Wayne, NJ. USA

Chapter 2. Basic mechanisms of synthesis and hydrolysis of major endocannabinoids

Mauro Maccarrone

University of Teramo. Teramo, Italy

[email protected]

Chapter 3. Endocannabinoid Receptors

Balapal Basavarajappa

Institute for Psychiatric Research. NY, USA

Chapter 4. Parkinson’s disease and the endocannabinoid system

Andrea Giuffrida

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX. USA

Chapter 5. The putative role of endocannabinoids on Schizophrenia

Markus Leweke

Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University

Mannheim, Germany

Chapter 6. Endocannabinoids and human brain function

Michelle Glass

University of Auckland. Auckland, New Zealand

Chapter 7. The role of endocannabinoids in alcoholism

Fernando Rodríguez de Fonseca

Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Madrid, Spain

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: May 12, 2017
  • Language: English

About the author

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Eric Murillo-Rodriguez

Dr. Murillo-Rodríguez is a Psychologist and PhD in Biomedical Sciences, having completed his post-doctoral training at Harvard Medical School. He has served as editor of multiple journals such as The International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology and PLoS ONE, among many others. He is a member of several scientific societies, including the Society for Neuroscience. He has received academic awards such as the Young Investigator Award from the World Federation of Sleep Research and Sleep Research Societies Society, and is a member of the National System of Researchers (Level 2) of the National Council of Science and Technology (México). He is also the author of The Endocannabinoid System: Genetics, Biochemistry, Brain Disorders, and Therapy (Elsevier, May 2017).
Affiliations and expertise
Psychologist, Universidad Anáhuac Mayab, Mexico

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