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ReviewMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase Signaling and Ovarian Disorders: From Molecular Mechanism to Clinical Significance.

Qinghe Lin, Zhenghong Zhang, Defan Wang, Fan Wang, Zhengchao Wang

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Review in Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Qinghe LinProvincial Key Laboratory for Developmental Biology and Neurosciences, College of Life Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, China.
Zhenghong ZhangProvincial Key Laboratory for Developmental Biology and Neurosciences, College of Life Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, China.ORCID 0000-0003-4309-0221
Defan WangFujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health Research, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China.
Fan WangProvincial University Key Laboratory of Sport and Health Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, China.
Zhengchao WangProvincial Key Laboratory for Developmental Biology and Neurosciences, College of Life Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, China.ORCID 0000-0001-7439-9630

Funding

Fujian Provincial Natural Science Foundation 2022J01172 and 2024J01458
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) is a central component of the endocannabinoid system (ECS), where it primarily regulates intracellular levels of anandamide (AEA) through enzymatic hydrolysis. Although FAAH has been extensively studied in neural and immune contexts, its involvement in female reproductive physiology is receiving increasing attention. Accumulating evidence indicates that FAAH participates in several important ovarian processes, including follicular development, steroid hormone synthesis, ovulation, and luteal function. In this review, we outline the biochemical properties of FAAH and its spatial distribution in ovarian tissues, with a particular focus on how FAAH-mediated AEA metabolism contributes to intraovarian signaling. Furthermore, we highlight the potential implications of altered FAAH activity in ovarian disorders such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), and infertility. By integrating molecular observations with clinical findings, this work provides updated perspectives on FAAH as both a physiological regulator and a potential therapeutic target in reproductive medicine.

Indexed as

AmidohydrolasesOvarian DiseasesSignal TransductionAnimalsArachidonic AcidsEndocannabinoidsFatty Acid Amide HydrolasesFemaleHumansOvaryPolyunsaturated AlkamidesAmidohydrolasesanandamideArachidonic AcidsEndocannabinoidsFatty Acid Amide HydrolasesPolyunsaturated Alkamidesendocannabinoid systemfatty acid amide hydrolasefollicular developmentovarian functionreproductive diseases

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PMID41683532
PMCPMC12899602

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