Endocannabinoids control most of the body functions, and in the brain, they modulate neurotransmission, synaptic plasticity, confer neuroprotection, control metabolism, neuro- and neuritogenesis, survival, cognitive and motor functions as well as a plethora of other higher-order brain functions. Their fruitfultherapeutic potential is recognized by cannabinoid researchers and pharmaceutical companies, respectively. The aim of this book is to help clinicians, neuroscientists, as well as students, understand the significance of the endocannabinoid system. This book, however, also will be very useful to those who already feel comfortable with the neuroscience of endocannabinoids. The book will introduce the reader to the ‘up-to-date’ neurobiology of endocannabinoids and related systems, and will detail their pathophysiological role and therapeutic potential. Authors involved in clinical investigations present results of recent clinical trials, and the development of new therapeutic strategies and medicines. Though there are books on cannabinoids available on the market, they donot thoroughly deal with the neuroscience and therapeutic potential of cannabinoids. Presents the latest research in the growing endocannabinoid research field INDICE: From the contents Part I The Neuroscience of the Endocannabinoid System: From Marihuana to the Discovery of the Endocannabinoid System.Part II Targeting the Endocannabinoid System in Neurology and Psychiatry: Introduction.
- ISBN: 978-0-387-74348-6
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 350
- Fecha Publicación: 01/01/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés