Endocannabinoid System in Frog and Rodent Testis: Type-1 Cannabinoid Receptor and Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase Activity in Male Germ Cells

N-arachidonoylethanolamide (anandamide [AEA]) is the main endocannabinoid described to date in the testis. It exerts its effects through the activation of G-protein coupled cannabinoid receptors (CNR). However, the activity of AEA in controlling male reproduction is still poorly known. Here we provi...

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Veröffentlicht in:Biology of reproduction 2006-07, Vol.75 (1), p.82-89
Hauptverfasser: COBELLIS, Gilda, CACCIOLA, Giovanna, SCARPA, Donatella, MECCARIELLO, Rosaria, CHIANESE, Rosanna, FRANZONI, Maria Fosca, MACKIE, Ken, PIERANTONI, Riccardo, FASANO, Silvia
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