The role of the endocannabinoid system in the regulation of human sperm function and male fertility

Anandamide (AEA) signalling through the cannabinoid receptors regulates human sperm functions and male reproduction. This signalling pathway is the main mechanism through which Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol, the active principle of marijuana exerts its adverse effects on male fertility. How deregulation o...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Amoako, Akwasi Atakora
Other Authors: Konje, Justin; Marczylo, Timothy; Willets, Jonathon
Published: University of Leicester 2013
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.570093