Marsicano, Giovanni,

Cannabinoid type 1 receptors in astrocytes [electronic resource] / Giovanni Marsicano. - London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2014. - 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (37 min.) : color, sound). - Physiology and pathophysiology of neuroglia : roles in health and disease, 2056-452X . - Henry Stewart talks. Biomedical & life sciences collection. Physiology and pathophysiology of neuroglia. .

Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration. Title from title frames.

Contents: Mechanism of action of cannabinoid type 1 receptors (CB1) -- Endocannabinoids (ECBs) and their role as retrograde neurotransmitters -- The Cre/loxP system -- CB1 in neurons and in astrocytes -- CB1 deletion in specific neuronal populations -- Cannabinoids and working memory via LTD in vivo (NMDAR, AMPAR, neuronal CB1R, astroglial CB1R) -- Testing working memory (Delayed non-matching to sample T-maze test & Delayed matching to place in Morris water maze).

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3722 Henry Stewart Talks


Astrocytes.
Cannabinoids--physiological effect.
Neurotransmitter receptors.
Short-term memory.
Astrocytes--metabolism.
Cannabinoids--pharmacology.
Endocannabinoids.
Memory, Short-Term--drug effects.
Neurotransmitter Agents.
Receptor, Cannabinoid, CB1--metabolism.
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