Endocannabinoid Biosynthetic Enzymes in Hippocampal Interneurons

Authors

Ryan Williamson, Brigham Young University
Dr. Jeff Edwards, Brigham Young University

Keywords

endocannabinoid biosynthetic enzymes, hippocampal interneurons, eCB

College

Life Sciences

Department

Physiology and Developmental Biology

Abstract

The hippocampus is a region of the brain that mediates learning and memory formation by changing the properties of synapses within its circuitry [2]. The plastic nature of these synapses allows the brain to alter how sensitive one neuron is to stimulation from another neuron. Improper regulation of synaptic plasticity may cause memory loss associated with neurodegenerative disease [4].

Recommended Citation

Williamson, Ryan and Edwards, Dr. Jeff (2013) "Endocannabinoid Biosynthetic Enzymes in Hippocampal Interneurons," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1514.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1514