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What role do receptors play in drug–receptor interactions?

  • They serve as signal detectors for drugs. (correct)
  • They produce drugs that affect the body.
  • They act as agonists to neutralize effects.
  • They eliminate drugs before they enter cells.

What is an agonist in the context of drug–receptor interactions?

  • A molecule that deactivates receptors.
  • A drug that blocks receptor sites.
  • A drug that binds to a receptor and activates it. (correct)
  • A receptor that is always in an active state.

How is the cellular response magnitude affected by drug–receptor complexes?

  • It is proportional to the number of drug–receptor complexes. (correct)
  • It is independent of receptor types present in the cell.
  • It is unrelated to the number of complexes formed.
  • It is inversely proportional to receptor activation.

What happens when an agonist binds to a receptor?

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Which of the following statements is true about the nature of receptors?

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What type of receptors do cardiac cell membranes contain that respond to epinephrine?

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Which of the following best describes the action of antacids?

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What mechanism translates agonist binding into a cellular response?

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What occurs after the activation of nicotinic receptors by acetylcholine?

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What is the effect of agonist stimulation of GABA A receptors?

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Which ion channel does local anesthetics primarily target?

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What do the α and βγ subunits of G proteins do after receptor activation?

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Which of the following is a common effector activated by Gs proteins?

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What results from the activation of phospholipase C by Gq proteins?

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What is the primary role of second messenger molecules in signal transduction?

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What does the binding of an agonist to a G protein-coupled receptor primarily increase?

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What is the primary function of the drug–receptor complex in signal transduction?

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Which feature is NOT associated with signal transduction?

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How long do activated G proteins typically persist compared to the agonist–receptor complex?

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What is meant by 'spare receptors' in a pharmacological context?

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What phenomenon describes the diminished response of a receptor due to excessive agonist stimulation?

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Which statement regarding insulin receptors is true?

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What is a key result of desensitization of a receptor after agonist administration?

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In a failing heart, how many total β-adrenoceptors are generally spare?

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What does a lower EC50 value indicate about a drug's potency?

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Which of the following statements about efficacy is correct?

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Which drug has a wider therapeutic dose range according to the given information?

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What will the maximal efficacy (Emax) be for an antagonist that occupies 100% of the receptor sites?

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Which characteristic is considered more clinically useful?

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What does the equilibrium dissociation constant (Kd) represent in drug-receptor interactions?

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What does maximal efficacy (Emax) imply about a drug when it occupies all available receptors?

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What does the law of mass action relate to in terms of binding?

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What does a higher Kd value indicate about the interaction between a drug and its receptor?

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Which of the following statements about full agonists is true?

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What must be true for the law of mass action to be applicable to drug concentration and response?

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Which term describes a drug that has an intrinsic activity greater than zero but less than one?

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What is the outcome when a partial agonist occupies all available receptors?

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How can a partial agonist interact with a full agonist?

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What does the intrinsic activity of a drug determine?

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What condition allows the concept of Emax to be realized?

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What occurs to Emax as the number of receptors occupied by a partial agonist increases?

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What is the intrinsic activity of inverse agonists compared to full agonists?

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How do competitive antagonists affect the agonist dose-response curve?

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What is the role of antagonists when an agonist is present?

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What defines competitive antagonism?

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Which statement is true regarding the interaction of inverse agonists with receptors?

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The antihypertensive drug terazosin is an example of which type of antagonist?

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What is the effect of increasing agonist concentration in the presence of a competitive antagonist?

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Flashcards

Pharmacodynamics

The study of how drugs affect the body, specifically how they interact with receptors and produce effects.

Receptor

A specialized molecule on or in the cell that binds to a drug, triggering a series of events leading to a biological response.

Drug-receptor complex

The complex formed when a drug binds to a receptor, initiating a chain of events that leads to a cellular response.

Agonist

A drug that binds to a receptor and activates it, triggering a biological response.

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Signal transduction

The process by which the binding of a drug to a receptor initiates a cascade of events that leads to a cellular response.

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Second messengers

Molecules involved in the signal transduction pathway that amplify the signal and relay it to intracellular targets.

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Inactive (R) and Active (R*) states

Receptors exist in two states: inactive (R) and active (R*). Agonists bind to receptors and shift the equilibrium from R to R*, activating the receptor.

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Magnitude of response

The strength of the cellular response is proportional to the number of drug-receptor complexes formed.

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EC50

The concentration of a drug required to produce 50% of its maximal effect.

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Potency

The amount of drug needed to achieve a specific effect.

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Efficacy

The maximum effect a drug can produce, regardless of the dose.

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Full Agonist

A drug that can produce the maximum possible effect when it binds to a receptor.

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Partial Agonist

A drug that can bind to a receptor but cannot produce the maximum possible effect, even at high concentrations.

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Kd (Equilibrium Dissociation Constant)

The concentration of drug at which half of the receptors are bound.

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Law of Mass Action

The rate of a chemical reaction is proportional to the concentration of the reactants.

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Signal amplification

The ability of G protein-linked and enzyme-linked receptors to increase the strength and duration of a signal.

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Spare receptors

When only a portion of the total receptors need to be occupied to achieve the maximum response.

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Desensitization

A decrease in the responsiveness of a receptor to an agonist due to overstimulation.

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Tachyphylaxis

A rapid decrease in response to a drug after repeated or continuous administration.

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Down-regulation

A decrease in the number of receptors on the cell surface, often caused by continuous agonist stimulation.

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Phosphorylation

A chemical modification that can render receptors unresponsive to agonist stimulation.

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DHF reductase

An enzyme targeted by antimicrobial drugs like trimethoprim.

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Nicotinic Receptor Stimulation

Activation of the nicotinic receptor by acetylcholine causes sodium ions to flow into the neuron or muscle cell, while potassium ions flow out. This change in ion concentration creates an electrical signal called an action potential in neurons and triggers muscle contraction.

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GABA Receptor Stimulation

The GABA receptor subtype A is activated by agonists. This causes chloride ions to flow into the neuron, making it more negative (hyperpolarized) and less likely to generate an action potential.

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Voltage-Gated Sodium Channels

These channels are found in the cell membrane and are involved in nerve impulse transmission. Some drugs (like local anesthetics) bind to these channels, preventing sodium from entering the neuron and blocking nerve conduction.

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G Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs)

These receptors have a ligand-binding site outside the cell and an intracellular part that interacts with a G protein when activated. This interaction triggers a cascade of events inside the cell.

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G Protein Subunits

These are the components of G proteins. The alpha subunit binds to GTP and acts as the switch. The beta and gamma subunits anchor the G protein in the cell membrane.

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Adenylyl Cyclase

This enzyme is activated by G proteins (Gs) and inhibited by G proteins (Gi). It produces cAMP, an important second messenger that regulates many cellular processes.

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Phospholipase C

This enzyme is activated by Gq. It produces two second messengers: IP3 and DAG. These messengers regulate calcium signaling and other cellular processes.

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Kd Value

Kd stands for dissociation constant. It represents the concentration of a drug needed to occupy half of the available receptors.

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Affinity

Affinity describes how well a drug binds to its receptor. A high affinity suggests a strong binding.

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Intrinsic Activity

Intrinsic activity refers to a drug's ability to activate a receptor and produce a biological effect.

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Inverse Agonist

An inverse agonist binds to a receptor and produces an opposite effect compared to a full agonist.

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Emax of a Partial Agonist

The maximum effect that a partial agonist can produce, regardless of the dose.

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Antagonist Influence on Agonist

Antagonists reduce the effect of agonists by blocking their binding or activation of the receptor.

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Competitive Antagonist

An antagonist that binds to the same receptor site as the agonist, preventing its binding and activating the receptor.

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Effect of Competitive Antagonist on Dose-Response Curve

Competitive antagonists shift the dose-response curve to the right (increased EC50) without affecting Emax.

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Study Notes

Drug-Receptor Interactions and Pharmacodynamics

  • Overview: Pharmacodynamics describes how drugs affect the body. Drugs often exert beneficial or harmful effects by interacting with specialized target macromolecules called receptors. Drug-receptor complexes alter cellular activity through a process called signal transduction.

  • Signal Transduction: Drugs act as signals, and receptors are signal detectors. Drugs binding to receptors trigger a chain of reactions leading to a specific intracellular response. "Second messengers" or effector molecules are part of this cascade. Drug-receptor complexes cause diverse functions, including neurotransmission and muscle contraction.

  • Receptor States: Receptors exist in active and inactive states that are in equilibrium, usually favouring the inactive state. Binding of agonists shifts the equilibrium towards the active state, while antagonists stabilize the inactive state.

  • Major Receptor Families: Receptors are categorized into four families: ligand-gated ion channels, G protein-coupled receptors, enzyme-linked receptors, and intracellular receptors. Hydrophilic ligands interact with surface receptors, while hydrophobic ligands interact with intracellular receptors.

  • Transmembrane Ligand-Gated Ion Channels: The extracellular portion of these channels contains a drug-binding site. Binding activates the channel, allowing ions to flow across the cell membrane. This process mediates diverse functions, like neurotransmission and muscle contraction. e.g., Nicotinic receptors activated by acetylcholine.

  • Transmembrane G Protein-Coupled Receptors: The extracellular portion of the receptor has a ligand-binding site, and the intracellular portion interacts with a G protein, which in turn interacts with effector molecules. Ligand binding to the receptor activates effector molecules such as adenylyl cyclase and phospholipase C. These are linked through G proteins that generate "second messengers" such as cAMP or DAG and IP3.

  • Enzyme-Linked Receptors: These receptors undergo conformational changes when activated by a ligand, resulting in increased intracellular enzyme activity. Tyrosine kinase activity is a common example, where phosphorylation acts as a molecular switch, changing protein structure and activating further intracellular processes. e.g., Insulin receptor.

  • Intracellular Receptors: These receptors are situated within the cell, and their ligands must be lipid soluble to cross the cell membrane. These receptors often function as transcription factors in the cell nucleus, influencing gene expression. Typical ligands include steroid hormones.

  • Dose-Response Relationships: Agonist drugs mimic endogenous ligands, and the magnitude of drug effects depends on receptor sensitivity and drug concentration at receptor sites. Plotting response against drug concentration creates graded dose-response curves, which help determine potency and efficacy.

  • Potency: A drug's potency is measured by the concentration needed to produce a 50% maximal effect (EC50). Lower EC50 values indicate higher potency.

  • Efficacy: Efficacy is the maximum response a drug can produce, even if all receptors are occupied. Full agonists achieve maximal effect, while partial agonists produce a lower maximal effect.

  • Characteristics of Signal Transduction: Signal transduction amplifies small signals and has protective mechanisms to prevent excessive stimulation.

  • Desensitization and Down-Regulation: Repeated or continuous exposure to agonists or antagonists can desensitize or down-regulate receptors. This can result in a reduced response.

  • Inverse Agonists: These agents stabilize the inactive receptor form, causing a decrease in receptor activation below the baseline level.

  • Antagonists: Antagonists bind to receptors with high affinity but have zero intrinsic activity. They can block drug binding or inhibit receptor activation. Competitive antagonists bind to the same site as agonists, while non-competitive antagonists bind to a different site.

  • Allosteric Antagonists: These agents bind to a site other than the agonist-binding site, changing the receptor's shape and function. This can lead to a decreased response to agonists.

  • Quantal Dose-Response Relationships: This describes how the percentage of a population that responds to a drug changes with drug dose.

  • Therapeutic Index: This is the ratio of the toxic dose (TD50) to the effective dose (ED50), and a higher ratio reflects a higher margin of safety of a drug.

  • Study Questions (from the document): These are provided for further review and understanding of the concepts presented.

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