Role of endogenous cannabinoid system in the gut.
Sheng Li Xue Bao
; 65(4): 451-60, 2013 Aug 25.
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| ID: mdl-23963077
ABSTRACT
The plant Cannabis has been used in clinic for centuries, and has been known to be beneficial in a variety of gastrointestinal diseases, such as emesis, diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease and intestinal pain. In this text, we'll review the components of the endogenous cannabinoid system as well as its role in the regulation of gastrointestinal activities, thus providing relative information for further study. Moreover, modulation of the endogenous cannabinoid system in gastrointestinal tract may provide a useful therapeutic target for gastrointestinal disorders.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Trato Gastrointestinal
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Endocanabinoides
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Moduladores de Receptores de Canabinoides
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Sheng Li Xue Bao
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article