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What defines competitive reversible inhibitors?
What defines competitive reversible inhibitors?
What is a key characteristic of irreversible enzyme inhibitors?
What is a key characteristic of irreversible enzyme inhibitors?
How do allosteric site inhibitors differ from competitive inhibitors?
How do allosteric site inhibitors differ from competitive inhibitors?
Which type of molecules act as drug targets within the cell membrane?
Which type of molecules act as drug targets within the cell membrane?
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What happens when a chemical messenger fits into a receptor's binding site?
What happens when a chemical messenger fits into a receptor's binding site?
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Which is an example of an irreversible enzyme inhibitor?
Which is an example of an irreversible enzyme inhibitor?
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How does increasing the substrate concentration affect competitive reversible inhibitors?
How does increasing the substrate concentration affect competitive reversible inhibitors?
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What distinguishes receptors from enzymes in their function?
What distinguishes receptors from enzymes in their function?
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What occurs when a chemical messenger binds to a receptor's binding site?
What occurs when a chemical messenger binds to a receptor's binding site?
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Which type of receptor is characterized by a direct opening of an ion channel upon activation?
Which type of receptor is characterized by a direct opening of an ion channel upon activation?
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What is the main function of an antagonist when it binds to a receptor?
What is the main function of an antagonist when it binds to a receptor?
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Which class of drugs imitates natural chemical messengers and activates receptors?
Which class of drugs imitates natural chemical messengers and activates receptors?
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What happens during the activation of a receptor that enables a 'domino effect' in a cell?
What happens during the activation of a receptor that enables a 'domino effect' in a cell?
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What is a characteristic of a partial agonist compared to a full agonist?
What is a characteristic of a partial agonist compared to a full agonist?
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Which receptor type is involved in kinase-linked signaling pathways?
Which receptor type is involved in kinase-linked signaling pathways?
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What role does the helix 12 play in the estrogen receptor (ER) after ligand binding?
What role does the helix 12 play in the estrogen receptor (ER) after ligand binding?
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Which muscarinic receptor mediates urination by causing contraction of the bladder?
Which muscarinic receptor mediates urination by causing contraction of the bladder?
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What is a major reason acetylcholine cannot be administered as a drug?
What is a major reason acetylcholine cannot be administered as a drug?
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What effect does M1 receptor stimulation have in the CNS?
What effect does M1 receptor stimulation have in the CNS?
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Which cholinergic drug action involves blocking enzymatic hydrolysis of acetylcholine?
Which cholinergic drug action involves blocking enzymatic hydrolysis of acetylcholine?
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Which condition is NOT treated with cholinergic drugs?
Which condition is NOT treated with cholinergic drugs?
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What anatomical feature does acetylcholine's structure include?
What anatomical feature does acetylcholine's structure include?
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Which muscarinic receptor is primarily associated with causing miosis?
Which muscarinic receptor is primarily associated with causing miosis?
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What role does neighboring group participation play in the reactivity of acetylcholine?
What role does neighboring group participation play in the reactivity of acetylcholine?
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What is the primary role of tamoxifen or raloxifene regarding the ligand-binding cavity?
What is the primary role of tamoxifen or raloxifene regarding the ligand-binding cavity?
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What defines a drug with high intrinsic activity according to Ariens and Stephenson's theory?
What defines a drug with high intrinsic activity according to Ariens and Stephenson's theory?
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Which type of cholinergic receptor is primarily located at autonomic ganglia and neuromuscular junctions?
Which type of cholinergic receptor is primarily located at autonomic ganglia and neuromuscular junctions?
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What type of cholinergic receptor is associated with excitatory responses?
What type of cholinergic receptor is associated with excitatory responses?
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What is the initial step in the biosynthesis of Acetylcholine?
What is the initial step in the biosynthesis of Acetylcholine?
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Which cholinergic effect is notably mediated by M3 receptors?
Which cholinergic effect is notably mediated by M3 receptors?
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Which of the following actions is NOT part of the ACh lifecycle?
Which of the following actions is NOT part of the ACh lifecycle?
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What type of activity does an antagonist exhibit according to the drug-receptor interaction theory?
What type of activity does an antagonist exhibit according to the drug-receptor interaction theory?
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What is the primary purpose of reversible anticholinesterases (AChEIs) in a clinical setting?
What is the primary purpose of reversible anticholinesterases (AChEIs) in a clinical setting?
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What is the primary difference in regeneration speed between carbamylated and acetylated AChE?
What is the primary difference in regeneration speed between carbamylated and acetylated AChE?
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Which of the following statements about myasthenia gravis is true?
Which of the following statements about myasthenia gravis is true?
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What type of compounds are clinically useful AChEIs derived from?
What type of compounds are clinically useful AChEIs derived from?
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How does binding of aryl carbamate AChEIs affect acetylcholinesterase activity?
How does binding of aryl carbamate AChEIs affect acetylcholinesterase activity?
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What is the role of the anionic site in relation to acetylcholine?
What is the role of the anionic site in relation to acetylcholine?
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Which amino acid provides the hydrogen bond at the esteratic site?
Which amino acid provides the hydrogen bond at the esteratic site?
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Which modification leads to a longer duration of action for acetylcholine analogs?
Which modification leads to a longer duration of action for acetylcholine analogs?
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What property does the acetyl group provide for acetylcholine activity?
What property does the acetyl group provide for acetylcholine activity?
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What type of activity does the α-methyl group influence in acetylcholine analogs?
What type of activity does the α-methyl group influence in acetylcholine analogs?
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Which acetylcholine analog is used as a diagnostic for asthma?
Which acetylcholine analog is used as a diagnostic for asthma?
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What effect does increasing the length of the carbon chain have on acetylcholine’s activity?
What effect does increasing the length of the carbon chain have on acetylcholine’s activity?
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What is the classification of Varenicline in relation to acetylcholine receptors?
What is the classification of Varenicline in relation to acetylcholine receptors?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Autonomic Nervous System
- This topic introduces the autonomic nervous system, a crucial part of the body's control mechanisms.
- The autonomic system involves many chemical processes and reactions mediated by specific components like enzymes and receptors.
- The focus is on understanding the relationship between drugs and their targets within the nervous system.
Protein Structure
- Proteins act as scaffolding to support active sites.
- Active site components include binding sites and catalytic sites.
- Binding sites bind and orient substrates to prepare for reaction.
- Catalytic sites reduce activation energy to facilitate chemical reactions.
Enzymes as Drug Targets
- Many drugs act as enzyme inhibitors.
- Enzyme inhibitors hinder or prevent enzymes from acting as catalysts.
- Substrate/product binding to the enzyme must be balanced.
- Binding must be strong enough to sustain the reaction, but weak enough to allow the product to leave the active site.
Types of Enzyme Inhibitors
- Enzyme inhibitors can be reversible (i.e., competitive, non-competitive, and uncompetitive).
- or irreversible.
- Allosteric site inhibitors bind to a site other than the active site.
Competitive Reversible Inhibitors
- Competitive inhibitors bind to the active site through intermolecular forces.
- The binding is reversible, allowing an equilibrium between the drug's bound and unbound states.
- Increased substrate concentration competes against drugs for the active site, decreasing the drug's effectiveness.
- Inhibitor structure is likely to be similar to substrate, product, or cofactor.
Irreversible Inhibitors
- Irreversible inhibitors form covalent bonds to amino acids in the active site.
- These inhibitors permanently block enzyme activity.
- Examples include penicillin, proton pump inhibitors, and orlistat.
- Increasing substrate concentration does not overcome irreversible inhibition.
Receptors as Drug Targets
- Receptors are protein molecules, often embedded in cell membranes.
- They have complex shapes (containing hollows, ravines, and ridges) creating binding sites suitable for messenger molecules.
- Receptor binding sites are analogous to enzyme active sites.
- Binding of chemical messengers to the site activates the receptor and transmits a message.
Differences Between Enzymes and Receptors
- Chemical messengers do not undergo chemical reactions when interacting with receptors.
- The messenger fits into the binding site, passes its message, and leaves the receptor unchanged.
Receptor Activation
- Chemical messenger binding changes the receptor's shape.
- Messenger and binding site configurations change to maximize binding forces.
- The overall shape change is crucial for receptor activation and consequent downstream effects.
Different Types of Membrane-Bound Receptors
- Membrane-bound receptors include ion channel receptors, G-protein-coupled receptors, and kinase-linked receptors.
- Each receptor type carries out specific signaling pathways, affecting cellular functions in various ways.
Drugs Acting on Receptors
- Drugs can act on receptors as agonists, antagonists, or partial agonists.
- Agonists mimic natural messengers and activate receptors in the same way.
- Antagonists bind to the binding site but do not activate the receptor, preventing the normal messenger from binding.
- Partial agonists produce a response that is less than that of a full agonist, capable of distinguishing between different types of receptors.
Illustrative Examples (Estrogen Receptor)
- The estrogen receptor (ER) undergoes extensive conformational changes after ligand binding.
- The conformation of the ligand-binding domain depends on the specific ligand.
- Helix 12 is repositioned to form a secure lid over the ligand.
- This positioning exposes amino acids critical for binding to coactivator proteins.
Binding Interactions at Muscarinic Receptors
- Anionic site interacts electrostatically with the positive charge of the quaternary nitrogen.
- The site's negative charge comes from a carboxylate ion of an amino acid.
- Esteratic site has a hydrogen bond between the ester oxygen of acetylcholine and hydrogen from an amino acid.
Design of Acetylcholine Analogs
- Steric shields and electronic effects are important considerations in designing effective drugs.
- Drugs such as methacholine, bethanechol, and varenicline are examples of this.
- The a-methyl analog is a nicotinic agonist.
Mechanism of ACh Hydrolysis by Acetylcholinesterase (AChE)
- AChE enzyme uses catalytic triad (Asp, His, Ser) amino acids to hydrolyze acetylcholine.
- The process involves a tetrahedral intermediate and an oxyanion hole.
- The enzyme regenerates after the hydrolysis process.
Cholinergic Receptors
- Cholinergic receptors include muscarinic and nicotinic types.
- Muscarinic receptors are G-protein coupled.
- Nicotinic receptors are ligand-gated ion channels.
Neurotransmission in Cholinergic Neurons
- Neurotransmission in cholinergic neurons involves six steps.
- These steps include biosynthesis, storage, release, binding, degradation, and recycling.
Cholinergic Effects
- M1 receptors are excitatory in the CNS.
- M2 receptors are inhibitory in the heart.
- M3 receptors are excitatory in exocrine glands, eye, lung, GI, and bladder.
Why Acetylcholine Cannot Be Given As A Drug
- Acetylcholine is rapidly hydrolyzed in the stomach and blood, making oral or parenteral administration ineffective.
- It lacks selectivity; it affects muscarinic and nicotinic receptors, leading to unwanted side effects.
Reversible Anticholinesterases
- Clinically useful AChEls include the aryl carbamates, which are esters of carbamic acid and phenols.
- Binding to the catalytic site of AChE leads to carbamylation.
- Hydrolytic regeneration of carbamylated enzyme is slower than that of acetylated enzyme.
- These inhibitors are used clinically in myasthenia gravis.
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Test your knowledge on the various types of enzyme inhibitors, including competitive and irreversible inhibitors. This quiz covers the distinctions between different inhibitor types, the effects of substrate concentration, and the role of receptors in cellular signaling. Dive into the fascinating world of pharmacology and receptor interactions!
