Abstract
Alzheimers disease is a chronic and progressive neurodegenerative disorder. The presence of functional cannabinoid CB2 receptors in central nervous system (CNS) has provoked that this receptor and its agonist ligands are now considered as promising pharmacological targets for neurological diseases. Herein, we review the evidences supporting the potential role of the ECS as a therapeutic target, focused on CB2 receptor and its ligands, for the treatment of Alzheimer s disease.
Keywords: Cannabinoid, endocannabinoid, cannabinoid receptors, alzheimer's disease, dementia, CB2 agonist
Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry
Title: Cannabinoid System in Neurodegeneration: New Perspectives in Alzheimers Disease
Volume: 9 Issue: 5
Author(s): N. E. Campillo and J. A. Paez
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Keywords: Cannabinoid, endocannabinoid, cannabinoid receptors, alzheimer's disease, dementia, CB2 agonist
Abstract: Alzheimers disease is a chronic and progressive neurodegenerative disorder. The presence of functional cannabinoid CB2 receptors in central nervous system (CNS) has provoked that this receptor and its agonist ligands are now considered as promising pharmacological targets for neurological diseases. Herein, we review the evidences supporting the potential role of the ECS as a therapeutic target, focused on CB2 receptor and its ligands, for the treatment of Alzheimer s disease.
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Campillo E. N. and Paez A. J., Cannabinoid System in Neurodegeneration: New Perspectives in Alzheimers Disease, Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 2009; 9 (5) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138955709788167628
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138955709788167628 |
Print ISSN 1389-5575 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
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