Endocannabinoid system II--the role in addictive behaviour, depression and in pathology of eating behaviour

Martykánová, L.

Casopis Lekaru Ceskych 149(8): 368-371

2010


ISSN/ISBN: 0008-7335
PMID: 20925268
Document Number: 647032
Endocannabinoid system is involved in the neurobiological mechanism underlying drug addiction in all known kinds of drugs including nicotine and alcohol. Recently, relationships between endocannabinoids and biological nature of depression and eating disorders were recognised. Polymorphisms of genes encoding CB1 receptors and genes encoding main degrading enzyme FAAH responsible for pathology in motivation and cognition were identified.

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