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Role of the endocannabinoid system in metabolic control

Wang, Jun, Ueda, Natsuo·2008·Current Opinion in Nephrology & Hypertension

Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Growing evidence suggests an important role in metabolic control of the endocannabinoid system, which is composed of cannabinoid receptors, endocannabinoids, and related enzymes. In this short review, we describe the latest advances in this research field, including the antiobesity effect of the cannabinoid receptor CB1 antagonist rimonabant and the anorexic effect of N-oleoylethanolamine, an endocannabinoid-related, endogenous substance. RECENT FINDINGS: CB1 is expressed not only in various brain regions, including hypothalamus, but also in peripheral organs such as adipose tissue and liver. The endocannabinoid system appears to function as a physiological system regulating food intake, energy balance, and lipid metabolism through both central and peripheral mechanisms. Obesity may be associated with hyperactivity of the endocannabinoid system. Large phase III trials of rimonabant confirmed significant weight loss and waist circumference reduction in overweight and obese patients. The levels of HDL-cholesterol, triglycerides, and HbA1c were also improved. The anorexic effect of N-oleoylethanolamine was suggested to be mediated by peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha and the G protein-coupled receptor GPR119. SUMMARY: These results highlight the importance of an endocannabinoid tone in metabolic control and therapeutic usefulness of CB1 antagonists. Derivatives of N-oleoylethanolamine may be developed as new antiobesity drugs.

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Authors
Wang, J., & Ueda, N.
Affiliations
Kagawa University (JP)
Corresponding author
Ueda, Natsuo
Venue
Current Opinion in Nephrology & Hypertension
Published
2008-01
Volume
17
Issue
1
Pages
1-10
ISSN
1062-4821 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2016079672
Cited by
17
References
103
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2026: 1 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 1 · 2018: 1 · 2016: 2 · 2014: 1 · 2013: 1 · 2012: 1
FWCI
0.25
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Current Opinion in Nephrology & Hypertension (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Endocrine and Autonomic Systems › Regulation of Appetite and Obesity
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases
Keywords
endocannabinoid system, CB1 receptor, rimonabant, N-oleoylethanolamine, obesity, anti-obesity drugs, appetite regulation, energy balance, lipid metabolism, hypothalamus, adipose tissue, PPARα, GPR119, weight loss
MeSH terms
Rimonabant, Anorexia, Central Nervous System, Ethanolamines, Humans, Obesity, Oleic Acids, Piperidines, Pyrazoles, Cannabinoid Receptor Modulators, Endocannabinoids

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