Imaging Endocannabinoids and Bioactive Lipid Messengers in Basic Research and Biomedical Application.

Cells

Forefront Research Center, Graduate School of Science, Osaka University, Osaka 599-8531, Japan.

Published: May 2022

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  • Endocannabinoids (eCBs) are naturally occurring lipid molecules in the body that play crucial roles in cell signaling.
  • They help regulate various physiological functions, influencing mood, appetite, pain sensation, and memory.
  • eCBs interact with cannabinoid receptors, which are part of the endocannabinoid system, implicated in maintaining homeostasis in the body.

Article Abstract

Endocannabinoids (eCBs) are representative bioactive lipid messengers [...].

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