User:Tkadm30/Notebook/Endocannabinoids

Introduction

Medicinal marijuana has been for centuries a medicinal herb to cure many diseases naturally, and its effects are still subject of intense controversial debates. In this study is presented a method to induce cognitive enhancements through the combination of medicinal marijuana with fatty acids supplements (omega 3), and to stimulate neuronal activity and shape brain connectivity with natural products. Furthermore the functions of metabolic endocannabinoids ligands are investigated to identify key evidences of endocannabinoid-dependent LTP and synaptic plasticity in the hippocampus.

Endocannabinoid-dependent activity promote persistent synaptic plasticity in the hippocampus.

Hypothesis

1. DHA may potentiate synaptic plasticity (and cognition) via retrograde CB1 signaling.
   1. DHA activate the (presynaptic?) NMDA receptor and upregulate the release of glutamate. [1]
      1. DHA-induced synapses (CA1, CA3) enhance synaptic plasticity, thus learning is enhanced. [2]
      2. Induction of Long-Term Potentiation/Persistent synaptic plasticity (LTP). (Pathway)
   2. Activation of inhibitory GABAergic synapse (GABA(B) receptor ?) by endocannabinoids (DHA) may promote synaptic function and learning. [3]
      1. TrkB receptor regulate activity-dependent synaptogenesis and BDNF expression [4]

Model

1. The Promoter: omega 3 (fish oil supplement) fatty acids
   1. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) conjugate (in the hippocampus?) is docosahexaenoyl ethanolamide (DHEA).
2. The Wet Blanket:
   1. Role: Protect the hippocampus and neurons from glutamate excitoxicity.
   2. CB1: A synaptogenic receptor? (most likely)
3. The Milestone:
   1. FAAH hydrolysis of DHEA (a endocannabinoid like molecule)
   2. TrkB (2.7.10.1) potentiate GABAergic synaptic activation:
      1. BDNF expression is Ca2+ and CREB dependent
   3. DSI (CB1-mediated inhibition of GABAergic transmission/Depolarization-induced Suppression of Inhibition) -> EPSC (excitatory post-synaptic currents) -> NMDA-dependent(?) LTP at excitatory, and glutamatergic synapses
      1. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1574086
      2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12080342
      3. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17392410
      4. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0896627304005732

Documentation

Protocol:

• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23103355
• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11470906
• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9842734/
• 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/PMC3035504/
• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22959887
• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2219532/
• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21288475
• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2661034/
• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2773444/
• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3687658/
• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1769341/
• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1160357/
• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23426383
• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1574086/
• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17525344
• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3208643/
• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1574086/
• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12649318

Cannabinoids and hippocampal neurogenesis:

• http://www.truthonpot.com/2013/07/13/scientists-discover-another-way-marijuana-helps-the-brain-grow/

DHA:

• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19682204

Anandamide signaling:

• http://www.hindawi.com/journals/ije/2013/361895/

FAAH (fatty acid amide hydrolase):

• http://www.brenda-enzymes.org/php/result_flat.php4?ecno=3.5.1.99

Introduction to fatty amides:

• http://lipidlibrary.aocs.org/Lipids/amides/index.htm

Synaptic Plasticity:

• http://neuroscience.uth.tmc.edu/s1/chapter07.html

Keywords

hippocampus, anandamide, FAAH, DHA, THC, neurogenesis, synaptogenesis, GABA, synaptamide, BDNF, LTP

References

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6. Chen AI, Nguyen CN, Copenhagen DR, Badurek S, Minichiello L, Ranscht B, and Reichardt LF. TrkB (tropomyosin-related kinase B) controls the assembly and maintenance of GABAergic synapses in the cerebellar cortex. J Neurosci. 2011 Feb 23;31(8):2769-80. DOI:10.1523/JNEUROSCI.4991-10.2011 |