Stout Guards of the Central Nervous System

Mechoulam and Lichtman claim that endocannabinoids are important components of the brain's first-line defense against excitotoxic damage. They further detail the stout guards of the central nervous system.

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Published inScience (American Association for the Advancement of Science) Vol. 302; no. 5642; pp. 65 - 67
Main Authors Mechoulam, R., Lichtman, A. H.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington American Association for the Advancement of Science 03.10.2003
The American Association for the Advancement of Science
Subjects
Anatomy
Animals
Brain
Brain damage
Cannabinoids
Chemical properties
Convulsions
Convulsions & seizures
Electrons
Endocannabinoids
Forebrain
Head Injuries
Marijuana
Medical treatment
Nervous system
Neurological disorders
Neurological Impairments
Neurons
Perspectives
Physiological aspects
Principals
Receptors
Seizures
Trauma
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Summary:Mechoulam and Lichtman claim that endocannabinoids are important components of the brain's first-line defense against excitotoxic damage. They further detail the stout guards of the central nervous system.
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ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.1091256