Questions and Answers
What is the primary effect of low-dose aspirin regarding platelet function?
Which of the following prostaglandins plays a role in inducing labor?
Which statement best describes the function of PGE2 in the kidney?
Which compound is used for the treatment of impotence by enhancing penile erection?
Signup and view all the answers
Which prostaglandin is administered vaginally for its oxytocic effects?
Signup and view all the answers
What adverse effects are commonly associated with the administration of PGE2 and PGF2α?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the role of PGE2 in the central nervous system?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following prostaglandin derivatives is known for its effectiveness in treating open-angle glaucoma?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary role of LTC4 and LTD4 in the heart?
Signup and view all the answers
Which leukotriene is primarily associated with increased expression in patients with inflammatory bowel disease?
Signup and view all the answers
What effect does PGE2 have when administered in aerosol form for airway treatment?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the mechanism by which corticosteroids exert their effect on eicosanoid synthesis?
Signup and view all the answers
What therapeutic role do leukotriene-receptor inhibitors such as montelukast serve?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary function of COX-1 in eicosanoid synthesis?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following statements about PGE2 is correct?
Signup and view all the answers
Which eicosanoid is primarily responsible for increasing intracellular calcium and causing bronchoconstriction?
Signup and view all the answers
What effect does low concentrations of PGE2 have on platelets?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main effect of PGF2α in the gastrointestinal tract?
Signup and view all the answers
Which eicosanoid is primarily released in response to inflammation and cancer?
Signup and view all the answers
What condition is Treprostinil primarily approved for?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is a product of lipoxygenase?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Eicosanoids Overview
- Eicosanoids are lipid-derived autacoids, functioning as local hormones produced by various tissues.
- Key types include Prostaglandins, Thromboxanes, and Leukotrienes.
- Arachidonic acid is converted into prostaglandins by COX isozymes (COX-1 and COX-2).
- COX-1 produces prostanoids for "housekeeping" functions; COX-2 is significantly involved in inflammation and cancer.
- Lipoxygenase products include several leukotrienes, notably LTB4, LTC4, LTD4, and LTE4, with LTC4 and LTD4 acting as potent bronchoconstrictors.
Effects of Prostaglandins and Thromboxanes
-
Smooth Muscle Effects:
- TXA2 and PGF2α are vasoconstrictors; PGI2 and PGE2 are vasodilators.
- Prostacyclin (PGI2) lowers resistance in peripheral and pulmonary circulation, beneficial for pulmonary hypertension.
-
Gastrointestinal Tract:
- PGE2 contracts longitudinal muscle by inhibiting adenylyl cyclase; PGF2α strongly contracts circular muscle.
- Misoprostol, a PGE1 derivative, is used for peptic ulcer prevention.
-
Airways:
- PGE2 and PGI2 induce smooth muscle relaxation, while TXA2 and PGF2α cause contraction.
-
Platelet Function:
- Low PGE2 concentrations enhance platelet aggregation; higher concentrations inhibit it.
- Aspirin selectively inhibits platelet COX-1, reducing TXA2 production.
-
Kidney Function:
- Both PGE2 and PGI2 increase renin release, glomerular filtration, and inhibit sodium reabsorption.
Reproductive System Effects
-
Female:
- PGF2α contracts uterine muscle; PGE2 is utilized for inducing labor and abortion (e.g., Dinoprostone).
-
Male:
- PGE1 enhances penile erection; Alprostadil is used for impotence.
Nervous System Effects
- Fever Regulation: PGE2 involvement in fever response.
- Sleep Induction: PGD2 promotes natural sleep by stimulating specific receptors.
- Neurotransmission: PGE compounds inhibit norepinephrine release.
Neuroendocrine and Metabolic Effects
- PGE2 promotes the release of various hormones (e.g., growth hormone, ACTH).
- PGE2 enhances bone turnover.
- Eye medications (latanoprost, bimatoprost) lower intraocular pressure and promote eyelash growth.
Cancer and Inflammation
- COX-2-derived TXA2, PGE2, and PGI2 promote angiogenesis, which is crucial for cancer progression.
- Lipoxygenase products aid in immunomodulation and act as chemotactic agents in inflammation.
- LTC4 and LTD4 decrease myocardial contractility and coronary blood flow.
Pharmacological Inhibition of Eicosanoid Synthesis
- Corticosteroids block pathways relevant to eicosanoid synthesis, utilized in acute rejection therapy.
- NSAIDs like ibuprofen inhibit COX activity, aiding in treatment of inflammatory disorders (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis).
- Leukotriene-receptor inhibitors and lipoxygenase inhibitors (zafirlukast, montelukast, zileuton) are effective in asthma management.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Test your knowledge on eicosanoids, the lipid-derived autacoids that serve as local hormones. Understand their roles, sources, and the enzymatic processes involved in their synthesis, particularly focusing on prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes. This quiz will reinforce your understanding of how these compounds function in the body.
