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Chemical tools to modulate 2‐arachidonoylglycerol biosynthesis

Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry, 2017
Abstract2‐Arachidonoylglycerol (2‐AG) is an important endogenous signaling lipid that activates the cannabinoid receptors (CB1R and CB2R), thereby regulating a diverse range of physiological processes including anxiety, appetite, inflammation, memory, pain sensation, and nociception.
Deng, H., Stelt, M. van der
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Targeting 2‐arachidonoylglycerol signalling in the neurobiology and treatment of depression [PDF]

Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology, 2021
AbstractThe endocannabinoid 2‐arachidonoylglycerol (2‐AG) is an atypical neurotransmitter synthesized on demand in response to a wide range of stimuli, including exposure to stress. Through the activation of cannabinoid receptors, 2‐AG can interfere with excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmission in different brain regions and modulate behavioural ...
Kennia M. Silveira, Gregers Wegener, Sâmia R. L. Joca   +2 more
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A role for monoglyceride lipase in 2-arachidonoylglycerol inactivation [PDF]

Chemistry and Physics of Lipids, 2002
2-Arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG) is a naturally occurring monoglyceride that activates cannabinoid receptors and meets several key requisites of an endogenous cannabinoid substance. It is present in the brain (where its levels are 170-folds higher than those of anandamide), is produced by neurons in an activity- and calcium-dependent manner, and is ...
Dinh, Thien P, Freund, Támas F, Piomelli, Daniele   +2 more
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Endocannabinoid system gene expression in mesocorticolimbic brain regions of individuals with alcohol use disorder: A descriptive study

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Aims To describe differences in the expression of genes encoding cannabinoid receptors (CNR1, CNR2), the associated receptor GRP55 and the enzymes fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) and monoacylglycerol lipase (MGLL) between individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and controls in key mesocorticolimbic brain regions.
María Salud García‐Gutiérrez, Abraham Bailén Torregrosa, Francisco Navarrete, Auxiliadora Aracil‐Fernández, Gabriel Rubio, Jorge Manzanares   +5 more
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Amyloid‐β aggregates induce vasculopathy via ferroptosis in brain endothelial cells

Brain Pathology, EarlyView.
Blood–brain barrier (BBB) disruption is evident in brains with amyloidopathy. In this study, we demonstrate that amyloid β (Aβ) drives abnormal lipid metabolism and lipid droplet formation in brain endothelial cells, leading to lipid peroxidation and ferroptosis.
Suhyeon Son, Suji Kim, Min‐Tae Jeon, Moonseok Choi, Kyu‐Sung Kim, Suji Lee, Seung‐Yeol Nah, Do‐Geun Kim   +7 more
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Endogenous Cannabinoid Receptor Ligands—Anandamide and 2‐Arachidonoylglycerol

ChemInform, 2006
AbstractChemInform is a weekly Abstracting Service, delivering concise information at a glance that was extracted from about 200 leading journals. To access a ChemInform Abstract, please click on HTML or PDF.
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Novel approaches for drug development against chronic primary pain: A systematic review

British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Abstract Chronic primary pain (CPP) persisting for more than 3 months, associated with significant emotional distress without any known underlying cause, is an unmet medical need. Traditional or adjuvant analgesics do not provide satisfactory pain relief for a great proportion of these patients.
Valéria Tékus, Éva Borbély, Andreas Goebel, Ralf Baron, Zsófia Hajna, Zsuzsanna Helyes   +5 more
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2-Arachidonoylglycerol ameliorates inflammatory stress-induced insulin resistance in cardiomyocytes [PDF]

Journal of Biological Chemistry, 2017
Several studies have linked impaired glucose uptake and insulin resistance (IR) to functional impairment of the heart. Recently, endocannabinoids have been implicated in cardiovascular disease. However, the mechanisms involving endocannabinoid signaling, glucose uptake, and IR in cardiomyocytes are understudied.
Dipanjan Chanda, Yvonne Oligschlaeger, Ilvy Geraets, Yilin Liu, Xiaoqing Zhu, Jieyi Li, Miranda Nabben, Will Coumans, Joost J. F.P. Luiken, Jan F.C. Glatz, Dietbert Neumann   +10 more
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Covalent fluorescent probes for 2‐arachidonoylglycerol metabolic pathways

British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Abstract Covalent fluorescent probes have emerged as versatile chemical tools to visualise active enzymes in complex biological systems. When tailored for specific applications, ranging from activity‐based protein profiling for drug development to high spatiotemporal resolution imaging of enzymatic activities, these probes provide unique insights into ...
Nick D. F. Puijmbroeck, Mario van der Stelt   +1 more
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The relationship between the cannabinoids and cardiac remodelling: A comprehensive review of pivotal mechanisms and emerging evidence

British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Cardiac remodelling and fibrosis after myocardial infarction or during chronic diseases, such as arterial and pulmonary hypertension or diabetes mellitus, continue to be the more important prognostic factors in determining survival, and so the search for effective anti‐fibrotic interventions is an important target for research and therapy in cardiology.
Anna Krzyżewska, Marta Baranowska‐Kuczko, Hanna Kozłowska   +2 more
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