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What is the role of a ligand in receptor interactions?

  • It causes the receptor to degrade.
  • It triggers immediate apoptosis in the cell.
  • It enhances the receptor's ability to form complexes.
  • It binds to a receptor to initiate a cellular response. (correct)

Which term describes a measure of how well a molecule fits a receptor?

  • Conformational change.
  • Binding affinity. (correct)
  • Efficacy.
  • Dissociation constant.

Which of the following is a characteristic of full agonists?

  • They produce the maximal biological response. (correct)
  • They inhibit receptor activity completely.
  • They cause partial activation of receptors.
  • They exhibit constitutive activity.

What happens when an antagonist binds to a receptor?

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How is the final biological response, such as muscle contraction, achieved?

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What is constitutive activity in a receptor?

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Which factor is associated with a drug's ability to bind to a receptor and form a D-R complex?

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What distinguishes inverse agonists from other ligands?

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Which receptor type is classified as a transmembrane protein?

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What does potency refer to in relation to the efficacy of a receptor?

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How does the efficacy of Efficacy X and Efficacy Z compare?

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Which of the following statements about peripheral membrane proteins is true?

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If Potency X is greater than Potency Y, what can be inferred about the EC50 values?

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Which of the following receptors is an example of an ionotropic receptor?

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In terms of receptor classification, G protein-coupled receptors belong to which category?

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What does it mean if Efficacy X equals Efficacy Y?

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What role do receptor tyrosine kinases play in cells?

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What is the sequence of events following ligand binding to receptor tyrosine kinases?

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Which type of receptors are characterized as ligand-gated ion channels?

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Which statement about the STAT proteins is accurate?

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What is a common characteristic of metabotropic receptors?

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What type of ligands typically bind to enzyme-coupled receptors?

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In electrically excitable cells, what is the role of ligand-gated ion channels?

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Which of the following receptors is noted for its involvement with acetylcholine?

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What role do intracellular proteins primarily play in cellular function?

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What happens to a class I nuclear receptor upon hormone binding?

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What initiates the transduction pathway in trans-membrane proteins?

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How do class II nuclear receptors differ from class I nuclear receptors?

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Which of the following proteins are involved in the action of a class I nuclear receptor when a ligand binds?

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What is a primary function of metabotropic receptors?

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What type of ligands activate the IP3 receptor on the endoplasmic reticulum?

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What is the final result of the nuclear receptor DNA complex recruiting additional proteins?

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Which G-protein subtypes stimulate adenylyl cyclase?

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What is the role of GTP in the context of G-protein signaling?

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Which of the following represents a second messenger system activated by G-protein signaling?

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Which ion channels are specifically targeted by the G12 subtype of G-proteins?

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What is the effect of Gi activation in G-protein signaling pathways?

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What type of response is elicited by acetylcholine binding to nicotinic receptors?

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In G-protein coupled receptor scenarios, how can one ligand affect multiple signaling pathways?

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What is one of the primary functions of cAMP in signaling pathways?

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Which type of receptors are associated with fast neurotransmitters like acetylcholine?

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What defines the role of phospholipase C in G-protein signaling?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of G-Protein coupled receptors?

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What is the primary role of phospholipases as stimulated by M1 muscarinic receptors?

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In which nervous system division are nicotinic receptors predominantly found?

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What type of ion channels are opened upon acetylcholine binding to nicotinic receptors?

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Which endogenous ligand is classified as a slow neurotransmitter?

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What type of receptors do steroid hormones typically interact with?

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Flashcards

Receptor

A protein molecule embedded in the plasma membrane or cytoplasm of a cell that binds a signaling molecule to initiate a cellular response.

Ligand

A molecule that binds to a receptor, initiating a cellular response. Examples include: neurotransmitters, hormones, and drugs.

Full Agonist

A ligand that activates a receptor and elicits a full biological response.

Partial Agonist

A ligand that partially activates a receptor, resulting in a reduced biological response compared to a full agonist.

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Antagonist

A ligand that binds to a receptor but doesn't activate it, blocking the binding of other agonists.

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Inverse Agonist

A ligand that reduces the activity of receptors by inhibiting their activity even in the absence of other ligands.

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Binding Affinity

A measure of how tightly a ligand binds to its receptor.

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Efficacy

The ability of a drug to elicit a biological response after binding to a receptor.

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What is EC50?

EC50 is the concentration of a ligand (e.g., a drug) that produces 50% of the maximum possible response.

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What is Efficacy?

The ability of a drug to elicit a biological response after binding to a receptor.

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What is binding affinity?

The strength of the interaction between a ligand and its receptor, often measured by the concentration of the ligand needed to achieve a certain response.

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What is Potency?

The concentration of a ligand required to produce a certain level of response.

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What are transmembrane proteins?

A type of receptor that is located on the cell membrane.

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What are intracellular proteins?

A type of receptor that is located inside the cell.

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What are peripheral membrane proteins?

Located on the outer surface of the cell membrane, these receptors are less common than transmembrane proteins.

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What are ionotropic receptors?

Receptors that work by changing the shape of the cell membrane to allow ions to pass through.

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Intracellular Receptors

Receptors found inside the cell, often in the nucleus, that bind to ligands and directly influence gene expression.

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Nuclear Receptors

A class of intracellular receptors that bind to ligands in the nucleus and regulate gene transcription.

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IP3 Receptor

A type of intracellular receptor located on the endoplasmic reticulum that binds to the second messenger inositol triphosphate (IP3).

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Transmembrane Receptors

Receptors embedded in the cell membrane that mediate a response to extracellular ligands, often using signaling pathways.

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Metabotropic Receptors

A type of transmembrane receptor that interacts with G proteins, indirectly influencing cell function through enzymes and ion channels.

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Hormone Response Element (HRE)

A specific sequence of DNA that a nuclear receptor binds to in the nucleus, regulating gene expression.

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Corepressor Protein

Proteins that bind to a nuclear receptor and help regulate gene expression.

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Coactivator Protein

Proteins that bind to a nuclear receptor and enhance gene expression.

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What is a receptor?

A type of protein that interacts with signaling molecules, triggering a cellular response.

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What is a ligand?

A molecule that binds to a receptor, initiating a cellular response. Examples include neurotransmitters, hormones, and drugs.

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What are G-proteins?

A family of intracellular proteins involved in signal transduction. They act as molecular switches, cycling between an inactive (GDP-bound) and active (GTP-bound) state.

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What is Gs?

A type of G-protein that activates adenylyl cyclase, leading to the production of cyclic AMP (cAMP), a second messenger.

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What is Gi?

A type of G-protein that inhibits adenylyl cyclase, reducing the production of cAMP.

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What is Gq?

A type of G-protein that activates phospholipase C, leading to the production of diacylglycerol (DAG) and inositol triphosphate (IP3), second messengers that regulate cellular processes.

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What are second messenger pathways?

Signaling pathways that utilize second messengers, which are molecules that relay the signal from the initial ligand-receptor interaction to intracellular targets.

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What are second messengers?

Molecules that amplify the signal within the cell, allowing for a greater cellular response.

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Ligand-gated ion channel

A type of receptor that allows ions to pass through the cell membrane when a ligand binds to it, resulting in a fast response.

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G-protein coupled receptor

A type of receptor that uses G-proteins to indirectly influence cell function after a ligand binds to it.

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Enzyme-coupled receptor

A type of receptor that has enzymatic activity and directly influences cell processes when a ligand binds to it.

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Cytoplasmic receptor

A type of receptor found inside the cell that binds to lipid-soluble ligands and affects gene expression.

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Nicotinic Receptor

A type of cholinergic receptor found at neuromuscular junctions, responsible for muscle contraction.

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Muscarinic Receptor

A type of cholinergic receptor found in the autonomic nervous system, mediating various effects like heart rate and digestion.

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Somatic Nervous System

The branch of the nervous system responsible for conscious control of skeletal muscles.

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Autonomic Nervous System

The branch of the nervous system responsible for regulating involuntary bodily functions like heart rate, digestion, and breathing.

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Receptor Tyrosine Kinases

A class of enzyme-linked receptors that function through a series of intracellular signaling pathways. Binding of a ligand to the receptor triggers a cascade of events that ultimately leads to changes in gene expression.

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STAT Proteins

Signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) proteins are a family of transcription factors involved in signal transduction processes. They are activated by phosphorylation, often by Janus kinases (JAKs), leading to their translocation into the nucleus, where they regulate gene expression.

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Ionotropic Receptors

Ion channel-linked receptors that mediate rapid signaling events, typically found in electrically excitable cells like neurons. These receptors are also known as ligand-gated ion channels, as they open and close the ion channels based on the binding of a ligand.

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Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor

A key example of an ionotropic receptor, responsible for the fast synaptic transmission of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. The binding of acetylcholine to the receptor opens an ion channel, allowing sodium ions to enter the cell and triggering an action potential.

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Catalytic Receptors

Enzymes linked to the receptor that are activated upon ligand binding. They play a crucial role in intracellular signaling pathways, often by phosphorylating target proteins.

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Study Notes

Types of Receptors

  • Receptors are protein molecules located either in the plasma membrane or cytoplasm of a cell.
  • Ligands bind to receptors. Ligands can be peptides or small molecules (e.g. neurotransmitter, hormones, pharmaceutical drugs, or toxins).
  • Receptor binding triggers a conformational change, initiating a cellular response.

Receptor Interactions

  • Receptors interact with ligands through a lock-and-key mechanism.
  • Competitive inhibition occurs when an antagonist competes with an agonist for binding to the receptor.
  • Non-competitive inhibition occurs when an antagonist binds to a different site on the receptor, preventing agonist binding.
  • Induced fit refers to the change in receptor shape to accommodate the ligand.
  • Receptor interactions are dynamic and are based on the Law of Mass action.

Receptor Theories

  • Occupancy theory: The more receptors occupied by ligands, the stronger the response.
  • Rate theory: The greater the rate of ligand-receptor interactions, the stronger the response.
  • Induced-fit theory: Ligand binding causes a conformational shift in the receptor—a better fit.
  • Macromolecular perturbation theory: Combined induced fit and rate theory.
  • Activation-aggregation theory: The activation state of each receptor is important, and receptor binding and aggregation determine the response.

Dose-Response Relationships

  • The dose of a ligand is directly related to the magnitude of the response.
  • A relationship exists between the ligand concentration and the intensity of the biological response, reflecting the concentration equilibrium (A+B ↔ AB).
  • Receptors are locked in the membrane (don't freely move).

Efficacy vs. Potency

  • Efficacy: The maximum effect an agonist can produce.
  • Potency: The amount of drug needed to produce a given effect.

Ligands

  • Full agonists: Activate receptors for a maximum response.
  • Partial agonists: Activate receptors for a partial response.
  • Antagonists: Bind to receptors but don't activate them (block other agonists) .
  • Inverse agonists: Reduce the activity of receptors by inhibiting constitutive activity.

Constitutive Activity

  • Constitutive activity is when receptors produce a biological response without ligand.
  • Constitutive activity of receptors can be blocked by inverse agonist binding.
  • Mutations increase constitutive activity in certain diseases (e.g., hyperthyroidism).

Classification of Receptors

  • Receptors are classified into peripheral membrane proteins, transmembrane proteins, and intracellular proteins.
  • The classification is based on function and the relationship with ligands.

1. Peripheral Membrane Proteins

  • Rare compared to other receptor types.
  • Elastin receptor is an example.

2. Transmembrane Proteins

  • Embedded in the phospholipid bilayer regulating signaling pathways (e.g., hormones and neurotransmitters).
  • Metabotropic receptors (coupled to G proteins): Indirect effect.
  • Ionotropic receptors/ion channels: (ligand-gated): Contain a pore that opens in response to ligand binding.

3. Intracellular Proteins

  • Located inside the cell, rather than on the membrane, e.g. in nucleus or endoplasmic reticulum.
  • Examples are nuclear receptors; these receptors influence gene expression in response to activation by a ligand. Second messengers (IP3) act upon activation by extracellular hormones like angiotensin and epinephrine.

Metabotropic Receptors- GPCRs

  • Large family of transmembrane receptors.
  • Sense outside molecules, activating inside signal transduction pathways and cellular responses.
  • Examples: cAMP signal pathway, phosphatidylinositol pathway.
  • Subtypes of G-proteins include targets for second messenger systems such as changes in ion channels (G12 Na+/H+ exchange), and enzyme activity (e.g., Gs, stimulatory Adenylyl cyclase; Gi, inhibitory Adenylyl cyclase; Gq, stimulatory Phospholipase C).

Receptor Tyrosine Kinases (RTKs)

  • High-affinity receptors.
  • Bind to polypeptides, growth factors, cytokines, and hormones.
  • Key regulators in normal cell processes.

Enzyme-Coupled Receptors (Catalytic Receptors)

  • Ligands are peptide hormones.
  • Binding triggers receptor dimerization.
  • Tyrosine phosphorylation of other proteins (e.g., STATs).
  • Initiate transcription.

Guanylyl Cyclase Receptor

  • Enzyme-linked receptor.
  • Similar to receptor tyrosine kinases(RTKs).

Ionotropic Receptors

  • Rapid signaling events in excitable cells like neurons.
  • Example: Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
  • Fast intracellular responses involve opening of channels— e.g., when a ligand binds to a receptor, opens an ion channel allowing ions such as Na+, K+, or Cl- to move across the membrane.

Ligand-Gated Ion Channels

  • Ligands (fast neurotransmitters) bind to the receptor.
  • Fast response, e.g., millisecond
  • Channel opens, allowing ions such as K+, Na+ to move across the membrane.

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