The Critical Role of the Endocannabinoid System in Emotional Homeostasis: Avoiding Excess and Deficiencies

Title: The Critical Role of the Endocannabinoid System in Emotional Homeostasis: Avoiding Excess and Deficiencies

Volume: 9 Issue: 12

Author(s): E. M. Marco and M. P. Viveros

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Keywords: Neuropharmacology, endocannabinoids, animal behavior, mental disorders

Abstract: The endocannabinoid system is critical in the regulation of emotion and stress responsiveness. Despite the promising therapeutic value of its pharmacological modulation, deficient and excessive endocannabinoid signalling should be avoided. This mini-review will provide an up-to-date revision on this topic, emphasizing the relevance of a normative endocannabinoid system for emotional homeostasis.

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Marco M. E. and Viveros P. M., The Critical Role of the Endocannabinoid System in Emotional Homeostasis: Avoiding Excess and Deficiencies, Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 2009; 9 (12) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138955709789957468