Palmitoylethanolamide Stimulation Induces Allopregnanolone Synthesis in C6 Cells and Primary Astrocytes: Involvement of Peroxisome-Proliferator Activated Receptor-Alpha

    May 2011 in “ Journal of Neuroendocrinology ”
    Giuseppina Mattace Raso, Emanuela Esposito, S. Vitiello … Rosaria Meli
    Studysummary This study found that palmitoylethanolamide may stimulate allopregnanolone synthesis and reduce oxidative stress in astrocytes through PPAR-α activation, suggesting a neuroprotective role.
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