Cannabinoids are the main biologically active constituents of marijuana and cannabis derivatives. They have psychoactive effects. There are at least three CB receptors in human tissues: (i) CB1 receptors, (ii)…
Systemic tryptophan metabolism in mammals occurs primarily via the kynurenine pathway. Tryptophan metabolites contribute to acute lung injury in rats with AP. The blood in humans with severe AP shows…
NADPH oxidase (NOX) enzymes are major sources of reactive oxygen species (ROS). In particular, NOX mediates signaling events in a variety of physiological processes, such as hormone biosynthesis, cell signaling,…