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The Role of the Endocannabinoid System and Genetic Variation in Adolescent Brain Development.
Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology - 1 Jan 2018
Meyer Heidi C, Lee Francis S, Gee Dylan G
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During adolescence, both rodent and human studies have revealed dynamic changes in the developmental trajectories of corticolimbic structures, which are known to contribute to the regulation of fear and anxiety-related behaviors. The endocannabinoid (eCB) system critically regulates stress responsivity and anxiety throughout the life span. Emerging evidence suggests that during adolescence, changes in eCB...
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