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Bipolar disorder and the endocannabinoid system
Shokouh Arjmand1, Mina Behzadi1, Kristi A Kohlmeier2
1Kerman Neuroscience Research Center,Neuropharmacology Institute, Kerman University of Medical Sciences,Kerman,Iran.
Acta Neuropsychiatrica
|June 5, 2019
Summary
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) may play a role in bipolar disorder (BD). Activating CB2 receptors could potentially stabilize mood in patients with BD, warranting further research into cannabis-based treatments.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychiatry
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Bipolar disorder (BD) is a severe neuropsychiatric condition with mood fluctuations.
- Current treatments are inadequate for some BD patients.
- The endocannabinoid system (ECS) modulates neurotransmitters involved in emotion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the role of the ECS in BD pathophysiology.
- To discuss the pros and cons of cannabis use in BD management.
- To provide mechanistic insights into ECS involvement in BD.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing clinical, molecular, and anecdotal evidence.
- Discussion of potential therapeutic targets within the ECS.
- Analysis of the impact of cannabis and cannabinoids on mood.
Main Results:
- The ECS is implicated in the pathophysiology of BD.
- Selective cannabinoid receptor 2 (CB2) agonists show potential for BD treatment.
- Cannabis and cannabinoids (CBs) may affect mood.
Conclusions:
- The ECS's role in BD has been underestimated.
- Further research is needed to confirm ECS manipulation benefits for BD.
- CB2 activation may offer mood stabilization for BD patients.
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