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What initiates the binding of steroid hormones to receptor proteins in the cytosol?
What initiates the binding of steroid hormones to receptor proteins in the cytosol?
- Binding to specific hormone response elements on DNA (correct)
- Dissociation of transcription factors
- Conformational change in the hormone structure
- Formation of secondary messenger molecules
What is the role of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCR) in signaling?
What is the role of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCR) in signaling?
- Directly phosphorylating target genes
- Activating second messenger pathways (correct)
- Generating adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
- Binding directly to steroid hormones
What is a key characteristic of ligand-dependent transcription factors?
What is a key characteristic of ligand-dependent transcription factors?
- They enhance enzymatic activity directly upon binding.
- They require conformational changes to bind to DNA. (correct)
- They can translocate to the nucleus without any ligands.
- They do not require hormone binding for activation.
Which of the following statements about second messengers is correct?
Which of the following statements about second messengers is correct?
Which type of signaling does not involve a secondary messenger?
Which type of signaling does not involve a secondary messenger?
What is the primary function of cyclic AMP in cellular signaling?
What is the primary function of cyclic AMP in cellular signaling?
What is one of the effects of acetylcholine binding to its receptor?
What is one of the effects of acetylcholine binding to its receptor?
What cellular response is triggered by glucagon?
What cellular response is triggered by glucagon?
What is the primary characteristic of autocrine signaling?
What is the primary characteristic of autocrine signaling?
Which type of receptor would a hydrophilic hormone most likely bind to?
Which type of receptor would a hydrophilic hormone most likely bind to?
What distinguishes paracrine signaling from endocrine signaling?
What distinguishes paracrine signaling from endocrine signaling?
What role do receptors play in a cell's response to signals?
What role do receptors play in a cell's response to signals?
Which mechanism involves a signal being part of one cell that interacts directly with another cell?
Which mechanism involves a signal being part of one cell that interacts directly with another cell?
Which of the following best describes neuronal signaling?
Which of the following best describes neuronal signaling?
What occurs immediately after the binding of the signal, such as adrenaline, to the β-adrenergic receptor?
What occurs immediately after the binding of the signal, such as adrenaline, to the β-adrenergic receptor?
Which component of the G-protein remains active after GTP binding?
Which component of the G-protein remains active after GTP binding?
What state is the G-protein in before it associates with the β-adrenergic receptor?
What state is the G-protein in before it associates with the β-adrenergic receptor?
What triggers the dissociation of the G-protein into its subunits?
What triggers the dissociation of the G-protein into its subunits?
Which statement accurately describes the G-protein's status after GTP hydrolysis?
Which statement accurately describes the G-protein's status after GTP hydrolysis?
What is produced as a result of the activation of the effector enzyme by the G-protein?
What is produced as a result of the activation of the effector enzyme by the G-protein?
What happens after GTP is hydrolyzed to GDP in the G-protein signaling pathway?
What happens after GTP is hydrolyzed to GDP in the G-protein signaling pathway?
Which of the following correctly describes the structure of cAMP-dependent protein kinase A (PKA)?
Which of the following correctly describes the structure of cAMP-dependent protein kinase A (PKA)?
How does cAMP affect glycogen breakdown?
How does cAMP affect glycogen breakdown?
During the signaling amplification process, which enzyme is responsible for converting ATP into cAMP?
During the signaling amplification process, which enzyme is responsible for converting ATP into cAMP?
What is the role of CREB in gene transcription influenced by cAMP signaling?
What is the role of CREB in gene transcription influenced by cAMP signaling?
What activates the enzyme protein kinase C (PKC) in the signaling cascade initiated by GPCR with Gαq subunit?
What activates the enzyme protein kinase C (PKC) in the signaling cascade initiated by GPCR with Gαq subunit?
Which statement correctly describes the fate of inactive phosphorylase in the signaling process?
Which statement correctly describes the fate of inactive phosphorylase in the signaling process?
Which molecule binds to the regulatory subunits of PKA to activate the enzyme?
Which molecule binds to the regulatory subunits of PKA to activate the enzyme?
What is the immediate effect of activation of phospholipase C in a GPCR signaling pathway?
What is the immediate effect of activation of phospholipase C in a GPCR signaling pathway?
Which effect does increased intracellular cAMP have on glycogen synthase enzyme activity?
Which effect does increased intracellular cAMP have on glycogen synthase enzyme activity?
What initiates the activation of the Ras-MAP kinase pathway?
What initiates the activation of the Ras-MAP kinase pathway?
Which of the following statements about the Ras protein is correct?
Which of the following statements about the Ras protein is correct?
What role do adaptor proteins like Grb2 and Sos play in receptor activation?
What role do adaptor proteins like Grb2 and Sos play in receptor activation?
How do G-protein coupled receptors (GPCR) primarily signal within cells?
How do G-protein coupled receptors (GPCR) primarily signal within cells?
In the context of receptor signaling, what is meant by 'crosstalk'?
In the context of receptor signaling, what is meant by 'crosstalk'?
Which component of the signaling pathway is NOT a secondary messenger?
Which component of the signaling pathway is NOT a secondary messenger?
What effect does the binding of EGF have on receptor tyrosine kinases?
What effect does the binding of EGF have on receptor tyrosine kinases?
What is the main function of MAP kinase in the signaling pathway?
What is the main function of MAP kinase in the signaling pathway?
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Study Notes
Types of Cell Signaling
- Endocrine Signaling: Signals produced by cells affect distant target cells via the bloodstream.
- Autocrine Signaling: Cells respond to signals they produce themselves.
- Paracrine Signaling: Signals influence nearby cells in close proximity.
- Contact-Dependent Signaling: Signal is part of one cell and requires direct contact with another cell.
- Neuronal Signaling: Electrical signals transmit messages through synapses between neurons.
Receptors and Signals
- Cells must express specific receptors to respond to signals, showing high selectivity and affinity.
- Signals can bind to various receptor types, e.g., β and α adrenergic receptors for adrenaline.
- Signals are eventually deactivated to stop response.
Location of Receptors
- Cell Surface Receptors: Bind hydrophilic hormones (e.g., adrenaline), triggering internal responses without entering the cell.
- Intracellular Receptors: Bind hydrophobic hormones (e.g., steroid hormones), which cross the plasma membrane to activate responses inside the cell.
Types of Signaling Responses
- Depolarization: Ionic flow leads to membrane changes, influenced by neurotransmitters like acetylcholine.
- Direct Transcription Factor Activation: Steroids directly activate transcription factors to regulate genes.
- Second Messengers: Molecules like cAMP and Ca²⁺ mediate responses inside cells following the initial signal binding.
- Kinase Cascade Activation: Signals activate enzymatic pathways, potentiating cellular responses.
Second Messengers
- Primary signals act as first messengers, while second messengers amplify the signal within the cell.
- Common second messengers include cyclic AMP (cAMP), cyclic GMP (cGMP), and inositol phosphates (IP3).
G-Protein Coupled Receptors (GPCR)
- GPCRs span the membrane and interact with G-proteins, which can be activated by exchanges between GDP and GTP.
- Active G-proteins dissociate and trigger effector enzymes producing second messengers.
- Signaling ends when GTP is hydrolyzed back to GDP.
cAMP and Protein Kinase Activation
- cAMP-dependent Protein Kinase A (PKA): A complex of regulatory and catalytic subunits; cAMP binding activates PKA.
- Activated PKA catalyzes phosphorylation that influences glycogen breakdown and gene transcription.
Signal Amplification
- Hormonal signaling can amplify effects through cascade mechanisms, significantly increasing the number of active enzymes at each step.
GPCR and IP3/DAG Pathway
- Specific GPCR (Gαq) activates phospholipase C, leading to the production of IP3 and DAG.
- IP3 increases cytosolic Ca²⁺ levels; DAG activates protein kinase C (PKC).
Receptor Tyrosine Kinase (RTK) Mechanism
- EGF binding initiates the autophosphorylation of the receptor and activates downstream signaling pathways via Ras, a monomeric G-protein.
- RTK signaling does not require secondary messengers.
Cross-Talk in Signaling
- Convergence: Different signals may use various receptors yet result in similar cellular outcomes.
- Cross-Talk: Pathways can interfere with one another, such as PKA inhibiting EGF signaling pathways.
Summary of Signaling Mechanisms
- GPCR Pathways: Lead to cAMP production (PKA activation) and IP3/DAG production (PKC activation).
- RTK Pathways: Directly activate kinase cascades without secondary messengers, highlighting the importance of various receptors in regulating cellular functions.
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