Potential of Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase (FAAH), Monoacylglycerol Lipase (MAGL), and Diacylglycerol Lipase (DAGL) Enzymes as Targets for Obesity Treatment: A Narrative Review

• Päätekijät: Justin Matheson (Tekijä), Xin Ming Matthew Zhou (Tekijä), Zoe Bourgault (Tekijä), Bernard Le Foll (Tekijä)
• Aineistotyyppi: Kirja
• Julkaistu: MDPI AG, 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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The endocannabinoid system (ECS) plays an integral role in maintaining metabolic homeostasis and may affect hunger, caloric intake, and nutrient absorption. Obesity has been associated with higher levels of the endogenous cannabinoid transmitters (endocannabinoids). Therefore, the ECS is an importan...