CB1 cannabinoid receptor expression in the striatum: Association with corticostriatal circuits and developmental regulation

• Main Authors: Vincent eVan Waes (Author), Joel eBeverley (Author), Homayoun eSiman (Author), Kuei Y. eTseng (Author), Heinz eSteiner (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2012-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Corticostriatal circuits mediate various aspects of goal-directed behavior and are critically important for basal ganglia-related disorders. Activity in these circuits is regulated by the endocannabinoid system via stimulation of CB1 cannabinoid receptors. CB1 receptors are highly expressed in proje...