An integrative overview of the cannabinergic system and mental health


Por: Prospero Garcia, Oscar E., Rueda Orozco, Pavel E., Amancio Belmont, Octavio, Ruiz Contreras, Alejandra E., Mendez Diaz, Monica

Publicada: 1 may 2017
Resumen:
Background. The endocannabinoid system (eCBs) is one of the modulatory systems widely expressed in the brain. It consists of receptors expressed in the cytoplasmic (CB1 and CB2), the mitochondria! membrane (CB1), and the endogenous ligands known as endocannabinoids, such as anandamide, 2AG and oleamide. CB1 has been found in excitatory and inhibitory neurons in the pre- and post-synaptic membranes. It is expressed in several brain areas such as the hippocampus, dorsal, and ventral striatum, amygdala and prefrontal cortex. The eCBs has been involved in the regulation of learning and memory, mood, energy balance, sleep, and drug addiction. Objective. Integrate existing information about the eCBs and its role in brain function and mental health. Method. Review of the information of basic and clinical relevance obtained from indexed scientific journals (PubMed/Medline, Scopus). Results. Basic and clinical research on eCBs related to central nervous system function is described. Discussion and conclusion. At present, the study of eCBs is of importance. The development of drugs that affect this system may be clinically useful to control different debilitating diseases. This is an area of interest to the scientific community and health care providers.

Filiaciones:
Prospero Garcia, Oscar E.:
 Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Fac Med, Dept Fisiol, Lab Cannabinoides, Mexico City, DF, Mexico

Rueda Orozco, Pavel E.:
 Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Dept Neurofisiol Desarrollo & Neurofisiol, Inst Neurobiol, Mexico City, DF, Mexico

Amancio Belmont, Octavio:
 Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Fac Med, Dept Fisiol, Lab Cannabinoides, Mexico City, DF, Mexico

 Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Lab Neurogenom Cognit, Fac Psicol, Coordinat Psicobiol & Neurociencias, Mexico City, DF, Mexico

Ruiz Contreras, Alejandra E.:
 Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Lab Neurogenom Cognit, Fac Psicol, Coordinat Psicobiol & Neurociencias, Mexico City, DF, Mexico

Mendez Diaz, Monica:
 Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Fac Med, Dept Fisiol, Lab Cannabinoides, Mexico City, DF, Mexico
ISSN: 01853325
Editorial
INST MEX PSIQUIATRIA, CALZ MEXICO-XOCHIMILCO #101, MEXICO CITY 22 DF, MEXICO, México
Tipo de documento: Review
Volumen: 40 Número: 3
Páginas: 119-127
WOS Id: 000406354700005