Multiple sleep alterations in mice lacking cannabinoid type 1 receptors.

Cannabinoid type 1 (CB1) receptors are highly expressed in the brain and play a role in behavior control. Endogenous cannabinoid signaling is modulated by high-fat diet (HFD). We investigated the consequences of congenital lack of CB1 receptors on sleep in mice fed standard diet (SD) and HFD. CB1 ca...

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Main Authors: Alessandro Silvani, Chiara Berteotti, Stefano Bastianini, Viviana Lo Martire, Roberta Mazza, Uberto Pagotto, Carmelo Quarta, Giovanna Zoccoli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3930731?pdf=render