This work was supported by grants from the special funds for major basic research project (G1999055903), the “100 Scientists” Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, the Chines
Anandamide (N-arachidonoylethanolamide), an arachidonic acid derivative, is an endogenous ligand for cannabinoid receptors, which are members of the G protein (Gi)-coupled receptors family. Ananamide is mainly found in central nervous system, immune system and uterus etc and mimics most of the effects of (-)Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinoid [(-)Δ9-THC], a psycoactive derivative of marijuana. Fatty-acid amide hydrolase (FAAH), which is involved in hydrolyzing anandamide to arachidonic acid and ethanolamide, may quickly regulate level of anandamide in vivo.
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