Discovery of Mechanism That Processes a "THC" Type Brain Compound May Lead to New Medicines for Pain, Addiction
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 - 16:35
in Health & Medicine
Stony Brook University researchers discovered a new molecular mechanism for the processing of endocannabinoids, brain compounds similar to THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, and essential in physiological processes such as pain, appetite, and memory. The finding could pave the way for new medicines for pain, addiction, appetite control and other disorders.