Distribution of CB1 Cannabinoid Receptors in the Amygdala and their Role in the Control of GABAergic Transmission

Katona, István; Rancz, Ede; Acsády, László; Ledent, Catherine; Mackie, Ken; Hájos, Norbert; F. Freund, Tamás

doi:10.1523/jneurosci.21-23-09506.2001

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Distribution of CB1 Cannabinoid Receptors in the Amygdala and their Role in the Control of GABAergic Transmission

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Authors:

István Katona

Ede Rancz

László Acsády

Abstract

Cannabinoids are the most popular illicit drugs used for recreational purposes worldwide. However, the neurobiological substrate of their mood-altering capacity has not been elucidated so far. Here we report that CB1 cannabinoid receptors are expressed at high levels in certain amygdala nuclei, espe...

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Neuroscience

Cannabinoid receptor

GABAergic

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