A Biosynthetic Pathway for Anandamide
A Biosynthetic Pathway for Anandamide
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United States: National Academy of Sciences
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English
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United States: National Academy of Sciences
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The endocannabinoid arachidonoyl ethanolamine (anandamide) is a lipid transmitter synthesized and released "on demand" by neurons in the brain. Anandamide is also generated by macrophages where its endotoxin (LPS)-induced synthesis has been implicated in the hypotension of septic shock and advanced liver cirrhosis. Anandamide can be generated from...
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A Biosynthetic Pathway for Anandamide
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_68834487
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_68834487
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0027-8424
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1091-6490
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10.1073/pnas.0601832103
