Anandamide in Health and Disease

Anandamide in Health and Disease, a volume in the Molecular Mediators in Health and Disease series, is a complete reference on the roles of Anandamide in health and disease states. Following the characteristic of the series, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the effects of the mediator on human health.The first of three parts of the book provides background information and a historic review of Anandamide research, biology, regulation, synthesis and degradation and modulation by the FAAH enzyme its pharmacology, and measurement in humans. The second part is dedicated to covering addiction, disorders, and diseases. A comprehensive panel is presented, covering several conditions and systems affected. The final chapter is dedicated to the social aspects of Anandamide.Anandamide in Health and Disease is the perfect reference for bioscience researchers wanting to understand the Anandamide pharmacology, biochemistry, cellular, and molecular biology. Clinicians may also be interested in better understanding the wide-ranging health effects of the mediator Covers Anandamide from a wide variety of specialties and systemsFocuses on the cellular communication aspects of the mediator, and the wide range of effects on human healthEmphasizes the integration of the various roles of anandamide mediated both centrally and peripherally