Editors:
Though there are books on cannabinoids available on the market, they do not thoroughly deal with the neuroscience and therapeutic potential of cannabinoids
Presents the latest research in the growing endocannabinoid research field
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Table of contents (24 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Anatomy, and Physiology of the Endocannabinoid and Related Lipidergic Signaling Systems in the Brain
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The Endocannabinoid System in Clinical Neuroscience and Experimental Neuropsychiatry
About this book
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 fruitful therapeutic 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.
Editors and Affiliations
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Center for Neurosciences of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
Attila Köfalvi
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Cannabinoids and the Brain
Editors: Attila Köfalvi
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-74349-3
Publisher: Springer New York, NY
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag US 2008
Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-387-74348-6Published: 01 April 2008
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4419-4493-1Published: 04 November 2010
eBook ISBN: 978-0-387-74349-3Published: 22 December 2007
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XV, 583
Topics: Pharmacology/Toxicology, Neurosciences, Neurology, Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology