Fatty acid amide hydrolase or FAAH (EC 3.5.1.99 oleamide hydrolase anandamide amidohydrolase) is a member of the serine hydrolase family of enzymes. It was first shown to break down anandamide in 1993. In humans it is encoded by the gene FAAH.
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