DISEASES

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Literature on FAAH

FAAH [ENSP00000243167]

Fatty-acid amide hydrolase 1; Degrades bioactive fatty acid amides like oleamide, the endogenous cannabinoid, anandamide and myristic amide to their corresponding acids, thereby serving to terminate the signaling functions of these molecules. Hydrolyzes polyunsaturated substrate anandamide preferentially as compared to monounsaturated substrates. ; Belongs to the amidase family.

Synonyms:  FAAH,  A0A087WYA0,  O00519,  O00519p,  hO00519 ...

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