The endocannabinoids present a rich system of central cannabinoid (CB1), peripheral cannabinoid (CB2), and non-CB receptor-mediated pharmacology that has stimulated research in many fields including memory, weight loss and appetite, neurodegeneration, tumor surveillance, analgesia, and inflammation. Docosanoyl ethanolamide is a saturated N-acylethanolamide. Non-cannabinoid receptor-mediated pharmacology of the saturated ethanolamides is still being elucidated. Other studies indicate they may have a role in the functioning of ion channels.
