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The Endocannabinoid System and the Neuroendocrine Control of Hydromineral Balance
Author(s) -
Ruginsk S. G.,
Vechiato F. M. V.,
Elias L. L. K.,
AntunesRodrigues J.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of neuroendocrinology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.062
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1365-2826
pISSN - 0953-8194
DOI - 10.1111/jne.12158
Subject(s) - endocannabinoid system , homeostasis , endocrinology , medicine , endocrine system , biology , hormone , chemistry , receptor
Endocannabinoids ( ECB s) are ubiquitous lipophilic agents, and this characteristic is consistent with the wide range of homeostatic functions attributed to the ECB system. There is an increasing number of studies showing that the ECB system affects neurotransmission within the hypothalamic neurohypophyseal system. We provide an overview of the primary roles of ECB s in the modulation of neuroendocrine function and, specifically, in the control of hydromineral homeostasis. Accordingly, the general aspects of ECB ‐mediated signalling, as well as the specific contributions of the central component of the ECB system to the integration of behavioural and endocrine responses that control body fluid homeostasis, are discussed.