scholarly journals Commentary: Pathophysiological Role of Histamine H4 Receptor in Cancer: Therapeutic Implications

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdelhakim Salem ◽  
Tuula Salo
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 229-239

The endocannabinoid system is widely expressed in the limbic system, prefrontal cortical areas, and brain structures regulating neuroendocrine stress responses, which explains the key role of this system in the control of emotions. In this review, we update recent advances on the function of the endocannabinoid system in determining the value of fear-evoking stimuli and promoting appropriate behavioral responses for stress resilience. We also review the alterations in the activity of the endocannabinoid system during fear, stress, and anxiety, and the pathophysiological role of each component of this system in the control of these protective emotional responses that also trigger pathological emotional disorders. In spite of all the evidence, we have not yet taken advantage of the therapeutic implications of this important role of the endocannabinoid system, and possible future strategies to improve the treatment of these emotional disorders are discussed.


2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (38) ◽  
pp. 2555-2564 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Münzel ◽  
Tommaso Gori ◽  
John F. Keaney ◽  
Christoph Maack ◽  
Andreas Daiber

2009 ◽  
Vol 123 (2) ◽  
pp. S56-S56
Author(s):  
Y. Shiraishi ◽  
K. Takeda ◽  
R.L. Thurmond ◽  
E.W. Gelfand

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