Endocannabinoids and the regulation of body fat: the smoke is clearing

AUTOR(ES)

Horvath, Tamas L.

FONTE

American Society for Clinical Investigation

RESUMO

Endocannabinoids, endogenous ligands of cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB1), have emerged as novel and important regulators of energy homeostasis. A report in this issue demonstrates reduced body weight, fat mass, and appetite in CB1–/– mice. Examination of the underlying mechanisms reveals a dual role for endocannabinoids as they affect both appetite and peripheral lipolysis.

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