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What is the primary function of hormone response elements (HREs) in steroid hormone signaling?
What is the primary function of hormone response elements (HREs) in steroid hormone signaling?
Which hormone type is associated with a second messenger cascade to amplify hormone signaling?
Which hormone type is associated with a second messenger cascade to amplify hormone signaling?
What is a likely consequence of defects in hormonal receptors?
What is a likely consequence of defects in hormonal receptors?
How does an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) measure hormone levels?
How does an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) measure hormone levels?
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In the context of antigen-antibody interactions, what outcome occurs at high concentrations of antigen?
In the context of antigen-antibody interactions, what outcome occurs at high concentrations of antigen?
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What is the role of the first messenger in hormone signaling?
What is the role of the first messenger in hormone signaling?
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What process occurs immediately after a hydrophobic hormone binds to its receptor within the cell?
What process occurs immediately after a hydrophobic hormone binds to its receptor within the cell?
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Which step follows the activation of a receptor by a lipid-soluble hormone?
Which step follows the activation of a receptor by a lipid-soluble hormone?
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What is the initial step in the intracellular signaling of hydrophobic hormones?
What is the initial step in the intracellular signaling of hydrophobic hormones?
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Which hormone type would most likely involve gene regulation through DNA transcription?
Which hormone type would most likely involve gene regulation through DNA transcription?
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What is the role of hormones produced by heart cells in response to danger?
What is the role of hormones produced by heart cells in response to danger?
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Which factors do NOT influence the degree of cellular response to hormones?
Which factors do NOT influence the degree of cellular response to hormones?
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Which classification of hormones is based on chemical nature?
Which classification of hormones is based on chemical nature?
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What is a characteristic of steroid hormones?
What is a characteristic of steroid hormones?
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Which type of hormone is primarily a short chain of amino acids?
Which type of hormone is primarily a short chain of amino acids?
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Which hormone classification is based on solubility?
Which hormone classification is based on solubility?
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What is NOT a type of receptor basis for hormone classification?
What is NOT a type of receptor basis for hormone classification?
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Which hormone type is derived from modifying amino acids?
Which hormone type is derived from modifying amino acids?
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What is the primary role of cGMP in relation to protein kinase G (PKG)?
What is the primary role of cGMP in relation to protein kinase G (PKG)?
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What is a characteristic of hydrophobic/lipophilic hormones?
What is a characteristic of hydrophobic/lipophilic hormones?
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How does the insulin receptor propagate signal transduction after ligand binding?
How does the insulin receptor propagate signal transduction after ligand binding?
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What is a major consequence of defects in insulin receptors in relation to Type 2 diabetes?
What is a major consequence of defects in insulin receptors in relation to Type 2 diabetes?
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What happens when hydrophilic/water-soluble hormones reach their target cells?
What happens when hydrophilic/water-soluble hormones reach their target cells?
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Why are lipid-soluble hormones able to diffuse across the cell membrane?
Why are lipid-soluble hormones able to diffuse across the cell membrane?
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What does the sandwich ELISA technique primarily involve?
What does the sandwich ELISA technique primarily involve?
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Which of the following statements is true about hydrophilic hormones?
Which of the following statements is true about hydrophilic hormones?
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Which type of antibodies is used in ELISA to ensure high specificity?
Which type of antibodies is used in ELISA to ensure high specificity?
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What condition is characterized by autoantibodies against the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) receptor?
What condition is characterized by autoantibodies against the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) receptor?
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Which classification of hormones uses a signaling cascade as part of their mechanism of action?
Which classification of hormones uses a signaling cascade as part of their mechanism of action?
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Which statement about hormones is true?
Which statement about hormones is true?
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In what manner do lipid-soluble hormones exert their effects on target cells?
In what manner do lipid-soluble hormones exert their effects on target cells?
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What is the primary function of second messengers in the signaling pathway of hydrophilic hormones?
What is the primary function of second messengers in the signaling pathway of hydrophilic hormones?
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What is the purpose of the Fc domain in antibodies used in ELISA?
What is the purpose of the Fc domain in antibodies used in ELISA?
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What type of hormones are defined as poorly water soluble?
What type of hormones are defined as poorly water soluble?
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What role does Protein Kinase A (PKA) play in cellular signaling?
What role does Protein Kinase A (PKA) play in cellular signaling?
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How does epinephrine influence glycogen synthesis?
How does epinephrine influence glycogen synthesis?
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What is the function of phosphodiesterases in cAMP signaling?
What is the function of phosphodiesterases in cAMP signaling?
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What produces IP3 and DAG in the signaling pathway?
What produces IP3 and DAG in the signaling pathway?
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How does calcium ions act as second messengers?
How does calcium ions act as second messengers?
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What initiates the conversion of GTP to cGMP in cellular signaling?
What initiates the conversion of GTP to cGMP in cellular signaling?
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What is a key feature of the second messenger cascade?
What is a key feature of the second messenger cascade?
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What role does atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) play in blood pressure regulation?
What role does atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) play in blood pressure regulation?
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Which step follows the translocation of an activated receptor to the nucleus in the signaling pathway of hydrophobic hormones?
Which step follows the translocation of an activated receptor to the nucleus in the signaling pathway of hydrophobic hormones?
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Which process facilitates the initial movement of hydrophobic hormones into target cells?
Which process facilitates the initial movement of hydrophobic hormones into target cells?
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What crucial role does the hormone-receptor complex play in intracellular signaling?
What crucial role does the hormone-receptor complex play in intracellular signaling?
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Which characteristic is primarily associated with lipid-soluble hormones during their signaling process?
Which characteristic is primarily associated with lipid-soluble hormones during their signaling process?
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What is the primary outcome of the binding of an activated receptor to hormone response elements within the nucleus?
What is the primary outcome of the binding of an activated receptor to hormone response elements within the nucleus?
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What is the result of a low concentration of antigen in an ELISA when complexed with antibodies?
What is the result of a low concentration of antigen in an ELISA when complexed with antibodies?
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Which of the following best explains why high concentrations of antigen result in low signal in ELISA methodology?
Which of the following best explains why high concentrations of antigen result in low signal in ELISA methodology?
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Which method is primarily utilized to measure hormone levels in patient samples?
Which method is primarily utilized to measure hormone levels in patient samples?
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How does an increase in hormone concentration in the bloodstream typically affect target cell response?
How does an increase in hormone concentration in the bloodstream typically affect target cell response?
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What is the primary functional difference between lipophilic Group 1 hormones and hydrophilic Group 2 hormones in their signaling mechanisms?
What is the primary functional difference between lipophilic Group 1 hormones and hydrophilic Group 2 hormones in their signaling mechanisms?
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What characteristic differentiates lipid-soluble hormones from water-soluble hormones regarding their cellular entry?
What characteristic differentiates lipid-soluble hormones from water-soluble hormones regarding their cellular entry?
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Which of the following correctly describes the mechanism of action for hydrophilic hormones?
Which of the following correctly describes the mechanism of action for hydrophilic hormones?
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How do lipid-soluble hormones establish their effects in target cells?
How do lipid-soluble hormones establish their effects in target cells?
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What is a primary effect of water-soluble hormones after binding to their receptors?
What is a primary effect of water-soluble hormones after binding to their receptors?
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What distinguishes the binding characteristics of hydrophobic hormones compared to hydrophilic ones?
What distinguishes the binding characteristics of hydrophobic hormones compared to hydrophilic ones?
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What is a consequence of hydrophilic hormones being unable to pass through the cell membrane?
What is a consequence of hydrophilic hormones being unable to pass through the cell membrane?
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Which statement about the transport of hydrophobic hormones in circulation is true?
Which statement about the transport of hydrophobic hormones in circulation is true?
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What is the primary role of receptor proteins for hydrophobic hormones within target cells?
What is the primary role of receptor proteins for hydrophobic hormones within target cells?
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Which of the following components can influence the degree of cellular response to hormones?
Which of the following components can influence the degree of cellular response to hormones?
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What distinguishes peptide hormones from steroid hormones in terms of structure?
What distinguishes peptide hormones from steroid hormones in terms of structure?
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How do steroid hormones typically travel in the bloodstream?
How do steroid hormones typically travel in the bloodstream?
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Which classification of hormones is primarily characterized by their water solubility?
Which classification of hormones is primarily characterized by their water solubility?
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Which statement accurately describes the function of amine hormones?
Which statement accurately describes the function of amine hormones?
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In hormone signaling, what role do G-protein-coupled receptors typically play?
In hormone signaling, what role do G-protein-coupled receptors typically play?
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Which factor does NOT directly influence the affinity of receptors for hormones?
Which factor does NOT directly influence the affinity of receptors for hormones?
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What is the primary difference between glycoprotein hormones and peptide hormones?
What is the primary difference between glycoprotein hormones and peptide hormones?
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What is the main effect of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) on the body?
What is the main effect of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) on the body?
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What role do phosphorylated tyrosine residues play in insulin receptor signaling?
What role do phosphorylated tyrosine residues play in insulin receptor signaling?
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Which condition is associated with an increase in thyroid hormone production due to receptor autoantibodies?
Which condition is associated with an increase in thyroid hormone production due to receptor autoantibodies?
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Which feature is common to both hydrophilic hormones and hydrophobic hormones in their signaling processes?
Which feature is common to both hydrophilic hormones and hydrophobic hormones in their signaling processes?
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What does the ELISA technique utilize to ensure specificity in detecting hormones?
What does the ELISA technique utilize to ensure specificity in detecting hormones?
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What is the consequence of insulin receptor insensitivity in relation to blood glucose levels?
What is the consequence of insulin receptor insensitivity in relation to blood glucose levels?
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Which are the key components in a standard sandwich ELISA for detecting antigens?
Which are the key components in a standard sandwich ELISA for detecting antigens?
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How is insulin receptor autophosphorylation initiated?
How is insulin receptor autophosphorylation initiated?
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What distinguishes lipophilic Group 1 hormones from hydrophilic Group 2 hormones in their mechanism of action?
What distinguishes lipophilic Group 1 hormones from hydrophilic Group 2 hormones in their mechanism of action?
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Which of the following is an example of paracrine signaling?
Which of the following is an example of paracrine signaling?
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In the endocrine system, what primarily regulates changes in hormone levels?
In the endocrine system, what primarily regulates changes in hormone levels?
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Which mechanism allows for the specificity of hormone action on target cells?
Which mechanism allows for the specificity of hormone action on target cells?
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What is the consequence of positive feedback in hormonal regulation?
What is the consequence of positive feedback in hormonal regulation?
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How do hydrophilic hormones generally transmit their signals inside a target cell?
How do hydrophilic hormones generally transmit their signals inside a target cell?
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Which statement best describes the role of glucagon in the body?
Which statement best describes the role of glucagon in the body?
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What primary function does thyroxine serve in the body?
What primary function does thyroxine serve in the body?
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Which feature distinguishes the action of steroid hormones from that of peptide hormones?
Which feature distinguishes the action of steroid hormones from that of peptide hormones?
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What is the primary role of hormone response elements (HREs)?
What is the primary role of hormone response elements (HREs)?
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How does the adrenal medulla respond to stress?
How does the adrenal medulla respond to stress?
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Which hormone is primarily responsible for the regulation of sleep cycles?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the regulation of sleep cycles?
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Which of the following hormones increases sodium content in the blood?
Which of the following hormones increases sodium content in the blood?
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What mechanism is primarily responsible for the action of cAMP in cellular signaling?
What mechanism is primarily responsible for the action of cAMP in cellular signaling?
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What is the primary purpose of the feedback in the endocrine system?
What is the primary purpose of the feedback in the endocrine system?
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Study Notes
Cellular Mechanisms of Hormone Action
- Hormones are biochemical messengers, released by endocrine glands.
- They impact gene expression and protein states.
- Hormones work alongside neurotransmitters for communication.
- Hormones circulate in the blood.
- The nervous system carries high-speed electrical signals
Learning Objectives
- Describe hormone roles and mechanisms of action in the body.
- Differentiate between lipophilic (e.g., estrogen) and hydrophilic (e.g., adrenaline) hormones.
- Explain how Group 1 and 2 hormones drive changes in cell state.
- Explain how steroid hormones use hormone response elements (HREs).
- Explain how hydrophilic hormones amplify signals through 2nd messenger cascades.
- Explain how hormone/receptor defects cause disease.
- Explain ELISA for measuring hormone levels.
Endocrine System
- This system secretes hormones to coordinate slower responses (e.g., reproduction, development, metabolism, growth, behaviour).
- Endocrine glands directly release hormones into the bloodstream.
- Endocrine system hormones complement neurotransmitters. (adjacent cell contact messages).
- Endocrine glands include: pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pancreas, ovaries (in females), testes (in males), pineal, thymus, placenta (during pregnancy), hypothalamus.
Regulation Within the Endocrine System
- Most hormones are regulated by a feedback mechanism.
- Negative feedback loops maintain hormone concentrations within a narrow range.
- Positive feedback reinforces the initial stimulus, producing a larger response.
- Endocrine glands are stimulated to increase/decrease hormone production by the hormone's effect or the stimulus.
Hormonal Signaling
- Endocrine signaling typically involves hormones acting on distant sites.
- Hormones also signal locally (e.g., paracrine, autocrine).
- Paracrine signalling: target cells lie near the secreting cells.
- Autocrine signalling: target cell is also the secreting cell.
Hormones: Selectivity and Potency
- Hormones are highly selective and potent.
- Selectivity and potency are delivered through receptors.
- Hormones have extremely low concentrations in circulation. (10⁻⁹ - 10⁻¹⁵ M)
Hormones: Basic Principles
- A stimulus triggers an endocrine gland to release hormones, which are typically released directly into the bloodstream.
- Hormones are then carried to target organs/tissues, where they bind to specific receptors.
- Hormones change the state of the tissue/cell by manipulating:
- Plasma membrane permeability
- Functional protein expression
- Enzyme activity.
- Secretory product release
- Cell division
Endocrine System: General Functions
- The Hypothalamus regulates other endocrine glands, stimulating hormones for regulating growth, metabolism, and other bodily functions.
- The Pituitary gland controls the production and release of other hormones.
- The Thyroid controls basal metabolic rates.
- The Islet cells (in the pancreas) regulate blood sugar through insulin and glucagon release.
- The Adrenal glands respond to stress through adrenaline and other hormones.
Hormone Types: Classification
- Hormones are classified by chemical nature (e.g., steroids, peptides, glycoproteins), solubility (hydrophilic or hydrophobic), cellular binding (intracellular or cell surface), and receptor basis (e.g., G protein-coupled receptors, kinase receptors).
Hormone Structure Diversity
- Steroid hormones are derived from cholesterol.
- Peptide/protein hormones are composed of multiple amino acids, short chains are peptides, and longer ones are proteins.
- Amine hormones are modified amino acids.
Hormone Classification based on Solubility
- Hydrophobic (e.g., steroids) hormones travel in the blood bound to transport proteins.
- Hydrophilic (e.g., peptides, catecholamines) hormones are soluble in blood.
Hormone Classification based on Solubility: Group 1/Group 2
- Group 1 hormones (hydrophobic):
- Cellular targets are inside (intracellular) cells.
- Long half-life (hours to days)
- Group 2 hormones (hydrophilic):
- Cellular targets are on cell membranes
- Short half-life (minutes)
Group 1 Intracellular Signaling Steps
- Diffusion through the lipid bilayer.
- Binding to intracellular receptors.
- Translocation to the nucleus.
- Interaction with hormone response elements (HREs) on DNA.
- Changes in mRNA and resulting protein expression.
Group 2 Hydrophillic Signaling Steps
- Binding to membrane receptors.
- Activation of G proteins triggering intracellular signaling events.
- Activation of protein kinases via a 2nd messenger cascade.
- Phosphorylation of cellular proteins (e.g., metabolic enzymes, transcription factors).
2nd Messenger Cascade (Amplification)
- Extracellular signal (hormone) triggers a cascade of intracellular events (enzymes, second messenger molecules), amplifying the original stimulus.
- Intracellular signals are amplified as the cascade progresses.
Phosphodiesterases: Negative Feedback
- Phosphodiesterases break down second messengers, preventing prolonged signalling/hormone effects.
- This provides negative feedback control
Other Second Messengers (IP3/Calcium, cGMP)
- Proteins activate IP3/Ca²⁺, initiating cascades of signaling.
- Calcium influences enzyme activity and other cell activities by binding to calmodulin which modulates protein kinases.
Hormone Receptors: Protein Kinase Activity
- Insulin receptor is a tyrosine kinase receptor.
- After ligand binding, the receptor autophosphorylates, creating binding sites, and activating intracellular signaling; example, insulin.
Hormone Receptors and Disease
- Defects in hormone receptors can cause disease (e.g., type 2 diabetes, Graves' disease).
ELISA- Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay
- A technique using antibodies to measure the concentration of an antigen (e.g., hormone) in a sample.
- Used for quantitative and qualitative results.
- Direct ELISA, Indirect ELISA, Sandwich ELISA, and Competitive ELISA are common types
ELISA: Standard Curves
- Important for accurate quantification.
- Shows the relationship between antigen concentration and optical density.
- Important for establishing concentration ranges.
ELISA: Types
- Direct ELISA: detects antigen directly
- Indirect ELISA: detects antibody
- Sandwich ELISA: measures antigen in samples
- Competitive ELISA: quantifies the amount of antigen
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Explore the intricate roles of hormones in the body through this quiz. Learn about their mechanisms of action, differences between lipophilic and hydrophilic hormones, and how they interact with cells. Delve into the endocrine system and the importance of hormones in various physiological processes.
