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What is the term for a substance that mimics the behavior of acetylcholine at one or more of the body's acetylcholine receptors?
What is the term for a substance that mimics the behavior of acetylcholine at one or more of the body's acetylcholine receptors?
Which of the following is NOT a muscarinic receptor?
Which of the following is NOT a muscarinic receptor?
What is the enzyme responsible for the biosynthesis of acetylcholine?
What is the enzyme responsible for the biosynthesis of acetylcholine?
Which of the following is an example of a cholinergic antagonist?
Which of the following is an example of a cholinergic antagonist?
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What is the term for a receptor that uses acetylcholine as its neurotransmitter?
What is the term for a receptor that uses acetylcholine as its neurotransmitter?
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Who shared the Nobel prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1936 for their studies of acetylcholine and nerve impulses?
Who shared the Nobel prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1936 for their studies of acetylcholine and nerve impulses?
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What is the primary mechanism of action of indirect cholinomimetics?
What is the primary mechanism of action of indirect cholinomimetics?
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Which of the following cholinergic agonists can be given orally?
Which of the following cholinergic agonists can be given orally?
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What is the effect of introducing a methyl group on the ethylene bridge of a cholinergic agonist?
What is the effect of introducing a methyl group on the ethylene bridge of a cholinergic agonist?
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What is the primary difference between reversible and irreversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitors?
What is the primary difference between reversible and irreversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitors?
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What is the role of acetylcholinesterase in the synapse?
What is the role of acetylcholinesterase in the synapse?
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What is the primary function of cholinergic agonists?
What is the primary function of cholinergic agonists?
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What is the primary function of cholinesterase reactivator in cholinergic drugs?
What is the primary function of cholinesterase reactivator in cholinergic drugs?
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Which of the following cholinomimetic agents is a direct acting agent?
Which of the following cholinomimetic agents is a direct acting agent?
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What is the role of acetylcholine in biosynthesis?
What is the role of acetylcholine in biosynthesis?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of cholinergic receptor?
Which of the following is NOT a type of cholinergic receptor?
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What is the effect of cholinergic blocking agents on acetylcholine?
What is the effect of cholinergic blocking agents on acetylcholine?
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Study Notes
Learning Objectives & Course Outcomes
- Knowledge of cholinergic drugs and their therapeutic uses.
- Application of cholinergic drug knowledge in various research areas.
Cholinergic Drugs Overview
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Cholinomimetic Agents:
- Direct acting agents include acetylcholine, methacholine, carbachol, bethanechol, and pilocarpine.
- Indirect acting agents consist of acetylcholine esterase inhibitors like physostigmine, neostigmine, pyridostigmine, edrophonium, ambenonium, isofluorophate, and echothiophate.
- Anti-Alzheimer’s drug: tacrine.
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Cholinergic Blocking Agents:
- Include both natural (e.g., atropine, scopolamine) and synthetic agents (e.g., ipratropium, dicyclomine).
Acetylcholine and Its Function
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Biosynthesis and Catabolism:
- Choline acetyl transferase synthesizes acetylcholine (ACh) from acetyl CoA and choline.
- Acetylcholine esterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase degrade ACh, regulating its synaptic concentration.
Classification of Cholinergic Drugs
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Agent Classification:
- Cholinergic agonists: mimic actions of ACh.
- Cholinergic antagonists: block effects of ACh.
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Receptor Types:
- Muscarinic receptors (M1, M2, M3, M4, M5) respond to ACh and muscarine.
- Nicotinic receptors respond to ACh.
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors
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Mechanism:
- Indirect cholinomimetics as inhibitors of AChE increase synaptic ACh concentration, enhancing nicotinic and muscarinic effects.
- Reversible inhibitors have medical applications, while irreversible ones are used as insecticides and in chemical warfare.
Response to Questions
- Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR): Discusses how chemical modifications of cholinergic agonists affect their activity.
- Biosynthesis and Metabolism of Acetylcholine: Summary of the enzymatic processes involved.
Receptor Selectivity
- Methyl Group Introduction: Changes receptor selectivity on the ethylene bridge of cholinergic agents, impacting their pharmacological profile.
Metabolites Prediction
- Predicts metabolites for cholinergic drugs like carbachol, bethanechol, methacholine, and pilocarpine, suggesting unique breakdown pathways.
Historical Context
- 1936 Nobel Prize awarded to H.H. Dale and O. Loewi for foundational research on acetylcholine and nerve impulses, highlighting the significance of their findings in modern pharmacology.
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Description
This quiz covers cholinergic antagonists, including natural and synthetic agents, as well as the biosynthesis and catabolism of acetylcholine and cholinergic receptors.
