PRIMARY STUDY
Endocannabinoid signalling modulates susceptibility to traumatic stress exposure
Key Findings: These data indicate amygdala 2-AG signalling mechanisms promote resilience to adverse effects of acute traumatic stress and facilitate adaptation to repeated stress exposure.
Type of Study: Animal Study
Study Result: Positive
Research Location(s): United States
Year of Pub: 2017
Cannabinoids Studied: 2-Arachidonoyl Glycerol (2-AG)
Phytocannabinoid Source: Not Applicable
Receptors Studied: CB1
Citation: Bluett RJ, et al. Endocannabinoid signalling modulates susceptibility to traumatic stress exposure. Nat Commun. 2017; 8:14782. doi: 10.1038/ncomms14782
Authors: Bluett RJ, Báldi R, Haymer A, Gaulden AD, Hartley ND, Parrish WP, Baechle J, Marcus DJ, Mardam-Bey R, Shonesy BC, Uddin MJ, Marnett LJ, Mackie K, Colbran RJ, Winder DG, Patel S
