Cannabinoids in Health and Disease

258 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

This book provides a comprehensive overview of current knowledge of cannabinoidactivity in human physiology and points out the importance of endocannabinoid systemfor the maintenance of human health and treatment of diseases. Each chapterhas been organized with the aim to cover basic concepts in the modulation of endocannabinoid system in both physiological and pathological conditions, thanks tothe integration of data from experimental animal models and clinical observations.A special focus has been put on the medical use of cannabinoids and on the targetingof endocannabinoid system as new therapeutic strategy for the prevention andtreatment of human diseases. Taken together, this book targets a wide audience ofbasic and clinical scientists, teachers and students interested in gaining a better understanding in the field of cannabinoids.

• Themen: Medizin Gesundheitsfachberufe Krankenpflege Pflege und Pharmakologie
• ISBN: 9789535124290
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.06.2016
• Größe: 266 x 185 mm
• Verlag: IntechOpen
• Herausgegeben von: Rosaria Meccariello, Rosanna Chianese