The Cannabinoids Flashcards
Define cannabinoid.
All substances capable of activating cannabinoid receptors
What are the 3 main pharma coactive constituents?
THC
CBD
CBN
What are the 3 classes of cannabinoids?
Endocannabinoids
Phytocannabinoids
Synthetic
What are the 3 endocannabinoid receptors?
CB1
CB2
GPR55
Where is CB1 found?
Mostly neuronal
Where is CB2 found?
Immune cells
new research suggests neuronal function
What are two types of endogenous ligands?
Anandamide and 2-AG
What are the 3 enzymes needed for synthesis?
Phospholipase D and C and diacylglycerol lipase (DAGL)
What is the precursor for endocannabinoids?
Arachidonic acid
What is the uptake mechanism for endocannabinoids?
Anandamide transporter (?)
What enzymes breakdown endocannabinoids?
Fatty acid amid hydrolase (FAAH) and monoacylglycerol (MGL)
What triggers production of the endocannabinoids 2AG or AEA?
Calcium influx or calcium mobilization in post synaptic cell
What receptor does AEA and 2AG act on?
CB1 receptors on presynaptic terminal
What happens after AEA and 2AG bind to CB1?
Depress neurotransmitter release thus altering neuronal activity
How are endocannabinoids degraded?
Taken up via Cannabinoid transporter and degraded by FAAH