| Compound | Description |
|---|
| gamma-aminobutyric acid | The most common inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. |
| Calcium | A basic element found in nearly all tissues. It is a member of the alkaline earth family of metals with the atomic symbol Ca, atomic number 20, and atomic weight 40. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and combines with phosphorus to form calcium phosphate in the bones and teeth. It is essential for the normal functioning of nerves and muscles and plays a role in blood coagulation (as factor IV) and in many enzymatic processes. |
| glutamic acid | A non-essential amino acid naturally occurring in the L-form. Glutamic acid is the most common excitatory neurotransmitter in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. |
| Adenosine Triphosphate | An adenine nucleotide containing three phosphate groups esterified to the sugar moiety. In addition to its crucial roles in metabolism adenosine triphosphate is a neurotransmitter. |
| cannabidiol | Compound isolated from Cannabis sativa extract. |
| 11-hydroxy-delta(9)-tetrahydrocannabinol | metabolite of marijuana; structure; RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation |
| arachidonic acid | An unsaturated, essential fatty acid. It is found in animal and human fat as well as in the liver, brain, and glandular organs, and is a constituent of animal phosphatides. It is formed by the synthesis from dietary linoleic acid and is a precursor in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes. |
| anandamide | |
| glyceryl 2-arachidonate | binds to cannabinoid receptors; structure in first source |
| 11-nor-delta(9)-tetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid | RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation; a major acidic metabolite of tetrahydrocannabinol in human urine |
| Cyclic AMP | An adenine nucleotide containing one phosphate group which is esterified to both the 3'- and 5'-positions of the sugar moiety. It is a second messenger and a key intracellular regulator, functioning as a mediator of activity for a number of hormones, including epinephrine, glucagon, and ACTH. |