Endocannabinoid modulation of dopaminergic motor circuits

• Main Authors: Teresa eMorera-Herreras (Author), Cristina eMiguelez (Author), Asier eAristieta (Author), José Ángel eRuiz-Ortega (Author), Luisa eUgedo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2012-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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There is substantial evidence supporting a role for the endocannabinoid system as a modulator of the dopaminergic activity in the basal ganglia, a forebrain system that integrates cortical information to coordinate motor activity regulating signals. In fact, the administration of plant-derived, synt...