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ReviewCurrent neurovascular research2025

Cannabinoid Receptor 1: The Neural Gatekeeper of Health and Disease.

Ahsas Goyal, Anshika Kumari, Aanchal Verma, Sheetal Bhatiya, Harlokesh Narayan Yadav

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Review in Current neurovascular research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Ahsas GoyalInstitute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India.ORCID 0000-0003-0110-9238
Anshika KumariInstitute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India.ORCID 0009-0000-9443-9863
Aanchal VermaInstitute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India.ORCID 0000-0002-4250-2282
Sheetal BhatiyaDepartment of Biotechnology, HNB Garhwal University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
Harlokesh Narayan YadavDepartment of Pharmacology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, 110029, India.ORCID 0000-0002-5798-1431

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionAn essential component of the endocannabinoid system, cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB1) is primarily expressed in the central nervous system, where it regulates several neurophysiological activities. Neurotransmitter release, synaptic plasticity, mood modulation, and cognitive processes are all influenced by CB1 receptors. The CB1 receptor is closely linked to a wide range of brain-related disorders, and regulating its activity may be a way to treat several brain-related diseases.

methodsLiterature search across Google Scholar, Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science, covering publications from 1985 to 2025, aimed to gather extensive information on the pharmacological role of the CB1 receptor in various brain illnesses. Using keywords such as "CB1," "Brain," "Epilepsy," "Alzheimer's," "Parkinson's disease," "Neuroprotection," and "Neurodegeneration," this review consolidates existing knowledge and identifies potential avenues for future research.

resultsThis study incorporates pre-clinical evidence and highlights the involvement of the CB1 receptor in etiologies, symptoms, and treatments related to distinct brain-related disorders. DISCUSSION: Potential treatment strategies that target the endocannabinoid system and the intricate relationship between CB1 receptor activity and its consequences in several brain disorders, including Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's disease, depression, anxiety, etc., have been discussed. Additionally, the difficulties and disputes related to CB1 receptor modulation, including the contradictory actions of CB1 receptor agonists and antagonists, are also addressed.

conclusionThe CB1 receptor is a promising therapeutic target for brain disorders due to its key role in regulating various physiological functions in the CNS, suggesting potential for the treatment of several brain disorders.

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BrainBrain DiseasesReceptor, Cannabinoid, CB1AnimalsEndocannabinoidsHumansEndocannabinoidsReceptor, Cannabinoid, CB1Alzheimer's.braincannabinoiddepressionEndocannabinoidneurodegenerationneuroprotection

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