Endocannabinoid enhancer
Endocannabinoid Enhancer
Endocannabinoid enhancer (pronunciation: en-doh-ka-na-bi-noid en-han-ser) is a type of pharmacological agent that increases the activity or levels of endocannabinoids in the body.
Etymology
The term "endocannabinoid enhancer" is derived from the words "endo-", a prefix from Greek meaning "within", "cannabinoid", referring to any of various compounds that are structurally related to tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, and "enhancer", which means to increase or improve.
Function
Endocannabinoid enhancers work by inhibiting the enzymes that break down endocannabinoids, leading to an increase in their levels. This can result in enhanced signaling in the endocannabinoid system, which plays a crucial role in regulating a variety of physiological and cognitive processes including fertility, pregnancy, appetite, pain-sensation, mood, and memory.
Related Terms
- Cannabinoid: Any of a group of closely related compounds which include cannabinol and the active constituents of cannabis.
- Endocannabinoid system: A complex cell-signaling system identified in the early 1990s by researchers exploring THC, a well-known cannabinoid.
- Pharmacology: The branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Endocannabinoid enhancer
- Wikipedia's article - Endocannabinoid enhancer
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