Encyclopedia of Psychopharmacology

2015 Edition
| Editors: Ian P. Stolerman, Lawrence H. Price

N-Arachidonoylethanolamine

Reference work entry
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-36172-2_200321

Synonyms

AEA; Anandamide

Definition

An endocannabinoid; also called anandamide that is a very low abundance member of the N-acylethanolamine family of lipids.

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