Schizophrenia linked to dysfunction in molecular brain pathway activated by marijuana Jul 8, 2008
The researchers evaluated levels of CB1R messenger RNA and protein, and also measured levels of glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD-67), an enzyme that makes GABA, and cholecystokinin (CCK), a neuropeptide released from GABA neurons that, among other actions, regulates the production of the brain's own cannabinoids. "CB1R levels were significantly 15 percent lower in the subjects with schizophrenia," Dr. Lewis said. (EurekAlert!)
Quick look at anti-aging fats Jun 16, 2008
" There are two kinds of UNsaturated fats: monoUNsaturated and polyUNsaturated. The ones that help you stay healthy are omega-3 fats (polyunsaturated), found in canola oil, walnuts and walnut oil, avocados and flax oil and seeds. Many people believe other unsaturated fats - such as the omega-9s that are prominent in olive oil and other nuts - also help you avoid aging. Notice a theme in these good fats? Right: They all come from plants, and many plant-based fats are heart-healthy. Watch the... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Fatty Acids May Enhance Obesity Treatment Nov 27, 2007
Oleic acid also produced an earlier and more dramatic increase in circulating levels of the gut hormones CCK and PYY, relative to macadamia oil and milk protein. In a written commentary, two researchers note that the potential importance of this finding is "considerable" as CCK and PYY are regarded as "major players" in inducing feelings of fullness. (MEDLINEplus)
Discovery of novel nerve cell modulator offers potential for mood disorders, epilepsy treatments Aug 6, 2007
The researchers looked at the role of the natural substance cholecystokinin (CCK) in modulating communication between cells in the brain. CCK, originally isolated from the digestive tract, is one of the most abundant small proteins, or peptides, in the brain, and it is linked to psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia ... Using sophisticated electrophysiological measurements, the UC Irvine team showed that CCK functions in the brain as an extremely specific switch... (EurekAlert!)
Low-Carb Diets Combat Metabolic Syndrome Jul 21, 2007
To find out why the weight declined, Hayes' team did hormone assays, measuring fasting and post-meal blood levels of hormones associated with appetite and food intake, such as insulin, leptin and cholecystokinin (CCK). "We found some changes in hormone levels," he said. (Health-Finder)
The Huge Oil Discovery Not Yet Making Headlines Sep 30, 2006
Took your recommendation and bought 14,000 shares of CCK at 96 cents with the last of my investment. Now I've got well over $100,000. (Newsmax)
Crown announces $100M buyback from bank Sep 7, 2006
The agreement allows Crown (NYSE: CCK) to buy 5,262,878 shares immediately from BNP Paribas of Paris and to potentially receive additional shares upon completion of the transaction. The final number of shares to be repurchased will be based on the company's volume-weighted average stock price during the term of the transaction. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Pine nut oil boosts appetite suppressors up to 60 percent for 4 hours Apr 4, 2006
In a paper being presented in an American Physiological Society session at Experimental Biology 2006, Einerhand reports that "in this randomized, double-blind cross-over trial, the greatest effect was observed after just 30 minutes, with the 18 women reporting a 29% reduction in "desire to eat" and a 36% drop in "prospective food intake" scores. Their subjective feelings of appetite were evaluated by visual analog scales, a validated scoring system. The experiment found a parallel and... (EurekAlert!)
