Non-endocannabinoid N-Acylethanolamines and Monoacylglycerols: Old Molecules New Targets

Harald S. Hansen, Karen Kleberg, Helle Adser Hassing

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    Abstract

    N-Acylethanolamine (NAE) and 2-monoacylglycerol (2-MAG) containing arachidonic acid are being called endocannabinoids since they can activate cannabinoid receptors. The same molecules containing stearic acid, palmitic acid, oleic acid, or linoleic acid cannot activate cannabinoid receptors, and are thus called non-endocannabinoid NAEs and 2-MAGs. However, these molecules do also have biological activities, e.g., via activation of the transcription factor PPARα, which mediate anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, and anorectic effects. Furthermore, activation of the G-protein coupled receptor GPR119 in the small intestine could mediate release of the incretin hormone GLP-1. The present chapter describes the formation and degradation of these lipid molecules, as well as their pharmacology and their related drug targets.

    OriginalsprogDansk
    TitelThe Endocannabinoidome : The World of Endocannabinoids and Related Mediators
    RedaktørerVincenzo Di Marzo, Jenny Wang
    Antal sider13
    Vol/bindElsevier
    UdgivelsesstedAmsterdam
    Publikationsdato2015
    Sider1-13
    Kapitel1
    ISBN (Trykt)978-0-12-420126-2
    StatusUdgivet - 2015

    Emneord

    • Det Sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakultet
    • Endocannabinoids
    • anandamide
    • oleoylethanolamide
    • palmitoylethanolamide
    • gpr119
    • 2-oleoyl glycerol
    • monoacylglycerol
    • N-acylethanolamine
    • dietary fat
    • GLP-1
    • PPAR alpha
    • Appetite Regulation
    • Intestinal Absorption
    • Intestinal Mucosa
    • Lipoprotein Lipase
    • 2-arachidonoyl glycerol
    • monoacylglycerol acyltransferase

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