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  • The endocannabinoid (eCB) system is a widespread neuromodulatory network crucial for brain development and synaptic plasticity.
  • Endocannabinoids, synthesized on demand, primarily signal through the CB1 G-protein coupled receptor.
  • Key aspects of eCB signaling, including release, transport, and receptor distribution, remained poorly understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advances in optical microscopy and biosensor engineering for studying eCB signaling.
  • To highlight how new methodologies are resolving previously elusive details of eCB system function.
  • To discuss future directions for precise understanding of eCB signaling.

Main Methods:

  • Superresolution microscopy (single molecule localization) to visualize nanoscale CB1 receptor distribution.
  • Single particle tracking using quantum dots to observe CB1 receptor dynamics.
  • Development of fluorescent eCB biosensors for live-cell and in vivo imaging of eCB release.

Main Results:

  • Revealed distinct nanoscale patterns of CB1 receptor distribution in neuronal axons and terminals.
  • Visualized CB1 receptor trajectories, providing insights into their movement.
  • Demonstrated spatiotemporally specific eCB release in live cells and animals using novel biosensors.

Conclusions:

  • Advanced optical microscopy and biosensor development are crucial for dissecting eCB signaling mechanisms.
  • These techniques offer unprecedented resolution for studying receptor distribution and lipid signaling.
  • Future methodological innovations will further enhance our precise understanding of the eCB system in health and disease.