Updates in Reproduction Coming from the Endocannabinoid System
Joint Authors
Wang, Haibin
Bradshaw, Heather B.
Battista, Natalia
Meccariello, Rosaria
Source
International Journal of Endocrinology
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-16, 16 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-01-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
16
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is an evolutionarily conserved master system deeply involved in the central and local control of reproductive functions in both sexes.
The tone of these lipid mediators—deeply modulated by the activity of biosynthetic and hydrolyzing machineries—regulates reproductive functions from gonadotropin discharge and steroid biosynthesis to the formation of high quality gametes and successful pregnancy.
This review provides an overview on ECS and reproduction and focuses on the insights in the regulation of endocannabinoid production by steroids, in the regulation of male reproductive activity, and in placentation and parturition.
Taken all together, evidences emerge that the activity of the ECS is crucial for procreation and may represent a target for the therapeutic exploitation of infertility.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Meccariello, Rosaria& Battista, Natalia& Bradshaw, Heather B.& Wang, Haibin. 2014. Updates in Reproduction Coming from the Endocannabinoid System. International Journal of Endocrinology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1036490
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Meccariello, Rosaria…[et al.]. Updates in Reproduction Coming from the Endocannabinoid System. International Journal of Endocrinology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1036490
American Medical Association (AMA)
Meccariello, Rosaria& Battista, Natalia& Bradshaw, Heather B.& Wang, Haibin. Updates in Reproduction Coming from the Endocannabinoid System. International Journal of Endocrinology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1036490
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1036490