The cannabinoid ligand LH-21 reduces anxiety and improves glucose handling in diet-induced obese pre-diabetic mice

Abstract LH-21 is a triazol derivative that has been described as a low-permeant neutral CB1 antagonist, though its pharmacology is still unclear. It has been associated with anti-obesity actions in obese rats. However, its role in preventing type 2 diabetes (T2D) onset have not been studied yet. Gi...

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Main Authors: Silvana Y. Romero-Zerbo, Inmaculada Ruz-Maldonado, Vanesa Espinosa-Jiménez, Alex Rafacho, Ana I. Gómez-Conde, Lourdes Sánchez-Salido, Nadia Cobo-Vuilleumier, Benoit R. Gauthier, Francisco J. Tinahones, Shanta J. Persaud, Francisco J. Bermúdez-Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2017-06-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-03292-w