The endogenous cannabinoid anandamide increases human airway epithelial cell permeability through an arachidonic acid metabolite
(2016)
Journal Article
Shang, V., O'Sullivan, S., Kendall, D., & Roberts, R. E. (2016). The endogenous cannabinoid anandamide increases human airway epithelial cell permeability through an arachidonic acid metabolite. Pharmacological Research, 105, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phrs.2016.01.023
Injury to the bronchial epithelium in respiratory diseases such as asthma and COPD results in the lossof barrier function and an elevated sensitivity to environmental insults. An increased release of theendogenous cannabinoid, anandamide in response... Read More about The endogenous cannabinoid anandamide increases human airway epithelial cell permeability through an arachidonic acid metabolite.