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=== Hypothesis ===
=== Hypothesis ===
DHA induced FAAH hydrolysis may promote synaptogenesis via CB1 activation.
# DHA may potentiate synaptic plasticity (and cognition) via [http://www.nature.com/mp/journal/v7/n3/full/4000999a.html retrograde CB1 signaling].


=== Model ===
=== Model ===
# Use omega 3 (DHA) fatty acids as substrate for docosahexaenoylethanolamide (DHEA) 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.
 
# CB1: A synaptogenic receptor
=== Documentation ===
=== Documentation ===
Protocol:
Protocol:

Revision as of 12:40, 29 September 2014

Notes

Hypothesis

  1. DHA may potentiate synaptic plasticity (and cognition) via retrograde CB1 signaling.

Model

  1. Use omega 3 (DHA) fatty acids as substrate for docosahexaenoylethanolamide (DHEA) hydrolysis
  2. Protect the hippocampus and neurons from stress induced damage.
  3. CB1: A synaptogenic receptor

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