Overview

This volume encompasses all major methodologies to interrogate endocannabinoid systems (ECS) and endocannabinoids (eCBs) signaling. With increasing interest towards the manifold activities of eCBs, this book discusses the chemical, biochemical, and molecular biological assays, and activity of distinct elements of the ECS. These include membrane, nuclear receptors, biosynthetic and hydrolytic enzymes, and membrane transporters and oxidative enzymes. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Timely and cutting edge, Endocannabinoid Signaling: Methods and Protocols is a valuable resource and will help chemists, drug designers, biochemists, molecular biologists, cell biologists, pharmacologists, and (electro) physiologists navigate the mare magnum of endocannabinoid research.

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Author:   Mauro Maccarrone
Publisher:   Humana Press Inc.
Imprint:   Humana Press Inc.
Edition:   1st ed. 2016
Volume:   1412
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   7.774kg
ISBN:  

9781493935376

ISBN 10:   1493935372
Pages:   285
Publication Date:   01 June 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Need for Methods to Investigate Endocannabinoid Signaling.- Extraction and Simultaneous Quantification of Endocannabinoids and Endocannabinoid-Like Lipids in Biological Tissues.- Determination of 2-Arachidonoylglycerol by µSPE-LC-MS/MS.- Analysis of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Derived N-acylethanolamines in Biological Matrices.- Assay of CB1 Receptor Binding.- The Displacement Binding Assay Using Human Cannabinoid CB2 Receptor-Transfected Cells.- Assay of TRPV1 Receptor Signaling.- A Functional Assay for GPR55: Envision Protocols.- The Cyclic AMP Assay Using Human Cannabinoid CB2 Receptor-Transfected Cells.- Assay of GTPγS Binding in Autoradiography.- Protocol to Study β-Arrestin Recruitment by CB1 and CB2 Cannabinoid Receptors.- Assay of NAT Activity.- Assay of NAPE-PLD Activity.- Assay of FAAH Activity.- Assay of NAAA Activity.- Assay of DAGLα/β Activity.- Assay of Monoacylglycerol Lipase Activity.- A Sensitive and Versatile Fluorescent Activity Assay for ABHD6.- A Sensitive and Versatile Fluorescent Activity Assay for ABHD12.-  Assay of Endocannabinoid Uptake.- Assay of Endocannabinoid Oxidation by Cyclooxygenase-2.- Oxygenation of Anandamide by Lipoxygenases.- Assay of Endocannabinoid Oxidation by Cytochrome P450.-  Assessing Gene Expression of the Endocannabinoid System.- Western Blotting of the Endocannabinoid System.- Quantitation of Plasma Membrane (G Protein-Coupled) Receptor Trafficking in Cultured Cells.- Measuring ECS Interaction with Biomembranes.- Visualization of Endocannabinoids in the Cell.

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