| Literature DB >> 29751000 |
Marc P Baggelaar1, Mauro Maccarrone2, Mario van der Stelt3.
Abstract
2-Arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG) is a signaling lipid in the central nervous system that is a key regulator of neurotransmitter release. 2-AG is an endocannabinoid that activates the cannabinoid CB1 receptor. It is involved in a wide array of (patho)physiological functions, such as emotion, cognition, energy balance, pain sensation and neuroinflammation. In this review, we describe the biosynthetic and metabolic pathways of 2-AG and how chemical and genetic perturbation of these pathways has led to insight in the biological role of this signaling lipid. Finally, we discuss the potential therapeutic benefits of modulating 2-AG levels in the brain.Entities:
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Year: 2018 PMID: 29751000 DOI: 10.1016/j.plipres.2018.05.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Prog Lipid Res ISSN: 0163-7827 Impact factor: 16.195