Review Article

Expression and Function of the Endocannabinoid System in the Retina and the Visual Brain

Table 1

Endocannabinoid levels in the adult retina of various species.

EndocannabinoidsConcentration (pmol/g)Species

2-arachidonoyl glycerol (2-AG)2,970
1,393
1,600
Rat [17]
Human [20]
Bovine [25]

Anandamide (AEA)Under detection level
20,000
36
64
Rat [17]
Rat [26]
Human [20]
Bovine [25]

Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)130
200
Rat [17]
Human [20]

Oleoylethanolamide (OEA)55 Rat [17]