Hydrophilic Receptors and GPCRs Overview
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Hydrophilic Receptors and GPCRs Overview

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What characteristic distinguishes hydrophilic signaling molecules from hydrophobic ones?

  • Hydrophilic molecules bind to intracellular receptors.
  • Hydrophilic molecules have a longer signaling duration.
  • Hydrophilic molecules can pass through cell membranes.
  • Hydrophilic molecules cannot pass through the cell membrane. (correct)

    • Which of the following statements about G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) is true?

  • GPCRs exclusively regulate hydrophobic ligands.
  • GPCRs are important in animal sensory systems. (correct)
  • Each GPCR spans the membrane 5 times.
  • GPCRs are the smallest category of cell surface receptors.

    • What happens to the alpha subunit of a G protein when it activates a target protein?

  • It exchanges GDP for GTP. (correct)
  • It binds to ATP and activates GPCR.
  • It directly produces secondary messengers.
  • It forms a bond with the beta and gamma units.

    • What is the role of cAMP in cellular signaling when epinephrine binds to its specific GPCR?

    <p>cAMP amplifies the signal and promotes cell function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After a G protein activates a target protein, what process occurs to return everything to normal?

    <p>GTP hydrolysis occurs, regenerating GDP.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of secondary messengers in the signaling pathway triggered by GPCR?

    <p>They amplify the signal within the cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the G protein is responsible for binding to GTP and GDP?

    <p>Alpha subunit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers the activation of a GPCR?

    <p>Binding of a ligand to the ligand binding domain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do receptors play in the diffusion of ions across the plasma membrane?

    <p>They serve as gates that open or close in response to ligand binding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about receptor protein kinases?

    <p>They can cause problems in cell growth and differentiation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the binding of a signal to a receptor tyrosine kinase affect its function?

    <p>It dimerizes and leads to cross phosphorylation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes an agonist from an antagonist in receptor signaling?

    <p>Agonists bind and activate receptors, while antagonists bind but do not activate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the sodium-potassium pump?

    <p>To actively pump sodium out and potassium into the cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of signals do internal receptor proteins respond to?

    <p>Hydrophobic signals such as hormones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of cross-linked dimerization in receptor tyrosine kinases?

    <p>It initiates the phosphorylation of both receptors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of receptor protein kinases?

    <p>They contain both a signal-binding domain and a kinase domain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiates the positive feedback loop during childbirth?

    <p>Oxytocin release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by the body's inability to maintain glucose levels?

    <p>Diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason behind cell division in multicellular organisms?

    <p>To increase surface area relative to volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to chronic hyperglycemia in diabetes?

    <p>Insulin feedback failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in the binary fission process of prokaryotes?

    <p>Cell growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a signal transduction pathway?

    <p>A means for cells to communicate and maintain homeostasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does oxytocin play during childbirth?

    <p>It enhances uterine contractions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiates the formation of two daughter cells in the binary fission process?

    <p>Synthesis of a new cell wall at midpoint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during the S phase of interphase?

    <p>DNA replication and chromosome duplication occurs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is produced during cytokinesis?

    <p>Two identical diploid daughter cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase directly follows the G2 phase in the cell cycle?

    <p>M phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase do chromosomes line up at the metaphase plate?

    <p>Metaphase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to sister chromatids during anaphase?

    <p>They separate and move toward opposite ends of the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of mitosis in the cell cycle?

    <p>To ensure growth and repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiates the formation of the mitotic spindle?

    <p>Centrosomes moving away from each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase of mitosis do the nucleoli disappear?

    <p>Prophase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of tumor suppressor genes in normal cells?

    <p>Identify if a cell is dividing too quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do cancer cells typically behave compared to normal cells?

    <p>They divide without regard for cell density</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the protein p53 play in cell division?

    <p>It helps stop the cell cycle if DNA is damaged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of benign tumors?

    <p>They remain localized and do not spread</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes cancer cells regarding apoptosis?

    <p>They evade apoptosis and continue dividing despite errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiates the signal transduction pathway that stops the cell cycle in G1 phase?

    <p>Contact inhibition through cell surface receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are cancer cells considered 'immortal' in laboratory cultures?

    <p>They divide indefinitely without following checkpoints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers the activation of protein kinase when DNA is damaged by radiation?

    <p>Activation of p53</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Hydrophilic Receptors

    • Hydrophilic signaling molecules cannot pass through the cell membrane
    • Most bind to the ligand binding domain of extracellular receptors
    • The intracellular domain of the receptor performs the response
    • G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are the largest category of cell surface receptors.

    G Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs)

    • Important for animal sensory systems
    • Span the membrane 7 times as alpha helices
    • Contain a G protein that can bind to GTP or GDP
    • Ligand binding changes the shape of the cytoplasmic side, activating the GPCR and G protein.
    • GDP in the alpha subunit is replaced with GTP.
    • The activated alpha subunit detaches from beta and gamma subunits and regulates target proteins, activating secondary messengers.

    Secondary Messengers

    • Amplify the signal inside the cell.
    • Activate enzymes, which further amplify the signal and lead to a cellular response.
    • GTP is hydrolyzed to GDP, returning the system to its resting state.

    Epinephrine Example

    • Binds to a specific GPCR
    • Activates the GPCR
    • Leads to the exchange of GDP for GTP in the alpha subunit
    • The alpha subunit detaches and binds to adenylate cyclase
    • Adenylate cyclase converts ATP to cAMP.
    • cAMP acts as a secondary messenger and amplifies the signal, leading to the breakdown of glycogen to glucose.

    Ligand-Gated Ion Channels

    • Located in the plasma membrane
    • Serve as gates for ions
    • Ligand binding opens or closes the gate, allowing specific ions to diffuse across the membrane
    • Initiate events that lead to cellular responses
    • Example: Sodium-potassium pump

    Receptor Protein Kinases

    • Important in growth factors
    • Contain both an extracellular ligand-binding domain and an intracellular kinase domain
    • Ligand binding activates the kinase domain.
    • Kinases transfer a phosphate group from ATP to proteins, altering the shape of the protein and triggering a response

    Receptor Tyrosine Kinase (RTK)

    • Two RTKs bind to the signal and dimerize (cross-linked dimer)
    • Cross phosphorylation occurs, where one tyrosine residue on one RTK is phosphorylated by the kinase domain of the other RTK.
    • ATP is converted to ADP to provide the phosphate group for phosphorylation.
    • Phosphorylated tyrosines serve as binding sites for other proteins, initiating downstream signaling pathways.

    Hydrophobic Receptors

    • Internal receptor proteins
    • Cause changes in gene expression
    • Examples: Hormones

    Agonists and Antagonists

    • Agonists: Ligands that bind to receptors and cause a response (e.g., albuterol acting like adrenaline to widen airways)
    • Antagonists: Ligands that bind to receptors but do not activate them (e.g., blockers)

    Homeostatic Imbalances

    • Genetic disorders
    • Drug or alcohol abuse
    • Extreme environmental conditions (heat or cold)
    • Diseases: When the body cannot maintain homeostasis
      • Cancer: Uncontrolled cell growth
      • Diabetes: Inability to regulate blood glucose levels.
        • Type I: Lack of insulin production
        • Type II: Insulin resistance

    Positive Feedback Loop

    • Example: In childbirth, oxytocin stimulates stronger uterine contractions, creating a positive feedback loop that intensifies until birth.

    Feedback Loop Failures and Disease

    • Hyperglycemia in Diabetes: When insulin feedback fails, glucose levels remain high. Chronic hyperglycemia can damage tissues and organs.

    Cell Signaling and Homeostasis

    • Cells in a multicellular organism communicate to maintain homeostasis.
    • Communication occurs through signal transduction pathways.

    Cell Cycle (Prokaryotes)

    • Prokaryotes reproduce asexually via binary fission.
    • Steps:
      • Growth: Prokaryote grows to a sufficient size.
      • DNA Replication: DNA is copied.
      • Attachment: Circular DNA attaches to proteins on the inner cell membrane.
      • Separation: Attachment sites move apart as the cell continues growing.
      • Division: New cell membrane and cell wall are synthesized at the midpoint, forming two daughter cells.

    Cell Cycle

    • The life of a cell from formation to division
    • Essential for reproduction, growth, and tissue repair.
    • Reasons for division: Maintaining a favorable surface area to volume ratio.

    Stages of the Cell Cycle

    • Interphase: The longest stage (90%)
      • G1 Phase: Cell grows and performs normal functions, preparing for DNA replication.
      • S Phase: DNA replication and chromosome duplication occur.
      • G2 Phase: Final growth and preparation for mitosis.
    • M Phase: Nuclear and cytoplasmic division
      • Mitosis: Nuclear division
      • Cytokinesis: Cytoplasmic division

    Mitosis

    • Produces two identical diploid daughter cells
    • Steps:
      • Prophase: Chromatin condenses, nucleoli disappear, nuclear membrane dissolves, mitotic spindle forms, and centrosomes move apart.
      • Prometaphase: Nuclear envelope fragments, microtubules attach to kinetochores on chromosomes.
      • Metaphase: Chromosomes align at the metaphase plate.
      • Anaphase: Sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles of the cell by microtubule shortening.
      • Telophase: Nuclear membrane reforms, chromosomes decondense.

    Cytokinesis

    • Cytoplasm divides, producing two daughter cells.

    Cell Cycle Checkpoints

    • G1 Checkpoint: Checks for DNA damage, adequate growth, and enough resources.
    • G2 Checkpoint: Checks for successful DNA replication and cell size.
    • M Checkpoint: (Spindle Checkpoint) Ensures that chromosomes are properly attached to microtubules.

    Tumor Suppressor Genes

    • Help cells regulate cell division
    • A mutation in one allele of a tumor suppressor gene does not necessarily cause cancer, as the other allele can still function.
    • Mutations in tumor suppressor genes can cause cancer cells to bypass checkpoints and divide uncontrollably.

    External Cell Cycle Regulators

    • Growth Factors: Hormones that stimulate cell growth.
    • Contact (or Density) Inhibition: Cells stop dividing when they come in contact with other cells.
    • Anchorage Dependence: Cells must be attached to a surface to divide.

    Cancer

    • Normal cells become cancerous due to DNA mutations.
    • These mutations can affect genes that regulate cell growth.
    • DNA damage, such as exposure to radiation, activates protein kinases that phosphorylate p53.
    • p53 can help the cell repair DNA damage or trigger apoptosis.
    • Mutations in p53 allow damaged cells to bypass checkpoints and divide uncontrollably.

    Normal Cells vs. Cancer Cells

    • Normal cells: Follow checkpoints and divide a limited number of times in culture.
    • Cancer cells: Bypass checkpoints, can divide infinitely in culture, and evade apoptosis.

    Tumors

    • Uncontrolled growth of cancer cells can lead to a tumor.
    • Benign tumors: Abnormal, but not cancerous, and do not spread.
    • Malignant tumors: Cancerous, with the ability to invade surrounding tissues and metastasize (spread to other parts of the body).

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    Explore the intricacies of hydrophilic signaling molecules and G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) in this quiz. Learn how these receptors function at the cellular level, including their structure and role in amplifying signals through secondary messengers. Test your knowledge on key concepts and mechanisms involved in cellular signaling.

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