2024
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-4271305/v1
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Characterization of a Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase (FAAH) in Hirudo verbana

Emily Kabeiseman,
Riley T Paulsen,
Brian D Burrell

Abstract: The endocannabinoid system plays a critical role in modulating both peripheral and central nervous system function. Despite being present throughout the animal kingdom, there has been relatively little investigation of the endocannabinoid system beyond the traditional animal model systems. In this study, we report on the identification and characterization of a fatty acid aminohydrolase (FAAH) in the medicinal leech, Hirudo verbana. FAAH is the primary enzyme responsible for metabolizing the endocannabinoid si… Show more

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