Cannabinoid Receptor Antagonists and the Metabolic Syndrome: Novel Promising Therapeutical Approaches

C. Cervino; R. Pasquali; U. Pagotto

doi:10.2174/138955707779317812

ISSN: 1389-5575
E-ISSN: 1875-5607

Cannabinoid Receptor Antagonists and the Metabolic Syndrome: Novel Promising Therapeutical Approaches
Authors: C. Cervino¹, R. Pasquali² and U. Pagotto³
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¹ Endocrinology Unit and C.R.B.A, Dept. of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Via Massarenti, 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy. ² Endocrinology Unit and C.R.B.A, Dept. of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Via Massarenti, 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy. ³ Endocrinology Unit and C.R.B.A, Dept. of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Via Massarenti, 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy.
Source: Mini Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry, Volume 7, Issue 1, Jan 2007, p. 21 - 30
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2174/138955707779317812
- Available online: 01 Jan 2007

Abstract

Recent findings in animals and in humans have shown that cannabinoid type 1 receptor antagonists are suitable to become the most promising validated class of drugs to tackle obesity and related disorders. This mini-review will provide a concise and updated revision of the state of art on this topic.

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Keyword(s): cannabinoid type 1 receptor; cannabinoid type 1 receptor antagonist; Endocannabinoid; metabolic syndrome; rimonabant

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