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=== Creating anandamide ligands with polyunsaturated fatty acids and cannabinoids (THC) ===
== Notes ==


=== Experiment ===
=== Hypothesis ===
# Observe the properties and chemical reactions of hydrolysis of anandamide ligands in situ.
DHA induced FAAH hydrolysis may promote synaptogenesis via CB1 activation.
# measure blah blah blah


=== Design ===
=== Model ===
# Use omega 3 (DHA) fatty acids as substrate for anandamide hydrolysis
# Use omega 3 (DHA) fatty acids as substrate for docosahexaenoylethanolamide (DHEA) hydrolysis
# Protect the hippocampus and neurons from stress induced damage.
# Protect the hippocampus and neurons from stress induced damage.


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* http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15111006/
* http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15111006/
* http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1253627/
* http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1253627/
 
* http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3035504/
* http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22959887
* http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2219532/
CB1 signaling and memory:  
CB1 signaling and memory:  
* http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24648181
* http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24648181
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=== Keywords ===
=== Keywords ===
hippocampus, anandamide, FAAH, fatty acids, THC, neurogenesis
hippocampus, anandamide, FAAH, fatty acids, THC, neurogenesis, synaptogenesis

Revision as of 07:53, 27 September 2014

Notes

Hypothesis

DHA induced FAAH hydrolysis may promote synaptogenesis via CB1 activation.

Model

  1. Use omega 3 (DHA) fatty acids as substrate for docosahexaenoylethanolamide (DHEA) hydrolysis
  2. Protect the hippocampus and neurons from stress induced damage.

Documentation

Protocol:

CB1 signaling and memory:

DHA:

Anandamide signaling:

FAAH (fatty acid amide hydrolase):

Introduction to fatty amides:

Keywords

hippocampus, anandamide, FAAH, fatty acids, THC, neurogenesis, synaptogenesis