The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a widespread neuromodulatory system that plays
important roles in central nervous system development, synaptic plasticity, and the response …

Brain endocannabinoid (eCB) signalling influences the motivation for natural rewards (such
as palatable food, sexual activity and social interaction) and modulates the rewarding effects …

The basal ganglia are a chain of subcortical nuclei that facilitate action selection. Two striatal
projection systems—so-called direct and indirect pathways—form the functional backbone of …

Although the medicinal properties of Cannabis species have been known for centuries, the
interest on its main active secondary metabolites as therapeutic alternatives for several …

To successfully negotiate the developmental transition between youth and adulthood,
adolescents must maneuver this often stressful period while acquiring skills necessary for …

Phosphatidylserine (PS) is the major anionic phospholipid class particularly enriched in the
inner leaflet of the plasma membrane in neural tissues. PS is synthesized from …

Two types of cannabinoid receptor have been discovered so far, CB 1 (2.1: CBD: 1: CB1:),
cloned in 1990, and CB 2 (2.1: CBD: 2: CB2:), cloned in 1993. Distinction between these …

Microalgae have gained significant importance in biotechnology development, providing
valuable goods and services in multiple applications. Although there is a rising market for …

The discovery of cannabinoid receptors and subsequent identification of their endogenous
ligands (endocannabinoids) in early 1990s have greatly accelerated research on …

The recent identification of cannabinoid receptors and their endogenous lipid ligands has
triggered an exponential growth of studies exploring the endocannabinoid system and its …