TY  - CHAP
AU  - Teresa Morera-Herreras
AU  - Cristina Miguelez
AU  - Asier Aristieta
AU  - María Torrecilla
AU  - José Ángel Ruiz-Ortega
AU  - Luisa Ugedo
ED  - Rosaria Meccariello
ED  - Rosanna Chianese
Y1  - 2016-06-15
PY  - 2016
T1  - Cannabinoids and Motor Control of the Basal Ganglia: Therapeutic Potential in Movement Disorders
N2  - This book provides a comprehensive overview of current knowledge of cannabinoid
activity in human physiology and points out the importance of endocannabinoid system
for the maintenance of human health and treatment of diseases. Each chapter
has been organized with the aim to cover basic concepts in the modulation of endocannabinoid system in both physiological and pathological conditions, thanks to
the integration of data from experimental animal models and clinical observations.
A special focus has been put on the medical use of cannabinoids and on the targeting
of endocannabinoid system as new therapeutic strategy for the prevention and
treatment of human diseases. Taken together, this book targets a wide audience of
basic and clinical scientists, teachers and students interested in gaining a better understanding in the field of cannabinoids.
BT  - Cannabinoids in Health and Disease
SP  - Ch. 4
UR  - https://doi.org/10.5772/62438
DO  - 10.5772/62438
SN  - 978-953-51-2430-6
PB  - IntechOpen
CY  - Rijeka
Y2  - 2024-04-25
ER  -