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London Dispersion forces are less important for larger molecules in predicting physical properties.
False
Molecules containing –OH or –NH groups exhibit strong intermolecular attractions.
True
The binding site on a macromolecule is where a drug interacts with the molecule.
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Reversible binding of drugs occurs without the need for an equilibrium state.
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All drug interactions with proteins are permanent and involve covalent bonding.
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Receptors are usually soluble proteins found in high abundance within the body.
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The central nervous system (CNS) uses a polarization-depolarization mechanism for signal transmission.
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Protein interactions with drugs are insignificant due to their size.
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Binding interactions must be strong enough to hold the messenger sufficiently long for signal transduction to take place.
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Covalent bonds are the most common type of bond involved in drug-receptor interactions.
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The dissociation constant of the drug-receptor complex indicates the potency of the drug.
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Chemical messengers undergo a chemical reaction when binding to their receptors.
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Ionic bonds are stronger than covalent bonds in drug-receptor interactions.
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The binding site of a receptor is similar to the active site of an enzyme.
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Ligand receptor interactions involve types of bonds that are the same as drug-enzyme interactions.
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Nucleophiles in biology include amino acids like serine and cysteine.
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Ion-dipole interactions are stronger than dipole-dipole interactions.
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H-bonds occur only between uncharged compounds.
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P-hydroxybenzoate has less potent antibacterial action compared to methyl salicylate.
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Intramolecular H-bonding occurs between two nearby molecules.
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Electron donors can include alkenes, alkynes, and aromatic rings bearing electron donating groups.
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The stability of H-bonds is measured between -1 to -7 Kcal/mol.
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Carboxylate groups can act as better H-bond acceptors than anions.
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Charge-transfer interactions occur between an electron donor in one molecule and an electron acceptor in the same molecule.
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Cysteine acts as an electron acceptor.
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Hydrophobic interactions lead to an increase in entropy.
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Van der Waals forces are the strongest type of intermolecular bond.
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An agonist can mimic the natural messenger of a receptor.
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Hydrophobic interactions only occur between polar molecules.
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The stability of van der Waals interactions contributes significantly to the strength of drug-receptor binding.
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Lacosamide interacts with the receptor through π-π interactions.
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To design an agonist, the chemical structure of the normal substrate is not necessary.
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A drug must have the correct shape and size to fit the binding site.
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Allosteric antagonists bind to the same site as the agonist.
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Affinity refers to the maximum biological effect a drug can produce.
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Potency is defined as the amount of drug needed for a defined biological effect.
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The 'umbrella' effect involves a drug covering the opening of the binding site.
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Non-competitive antagonists can still allow the agonist to achieve a maximal response.
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A compound with high affinity always has high efficacy.
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Potency does not depend on the affinity of the receptor for binding the drug.
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Study Notes
### Intermolecular Forces
- London Dispersion forces become more important for larger molecules.
- Hydrogen bonding is present in molecules containing -OH or -NH groups, as well as HF molecules.
The Body's Systems
- The nervous system (CNS) includes the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and uses polarization-depolarization signals.
- The liver is responsible for detoxification and storage.
- Understanding hormones requires an understanding of the molecular level of body organization.
Drug Targets
- Macromolecules such as proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids are common drug targets.
- Drug action occurs through binding to these molecules.
- The binding site is a specific region on a macromolecule where the interaction occurs.
- Drug-target interactions can be permanent (irreversible) through covalent bonding or reversible through other types of interactions.
Binding Mechanisms
- Binding occurs through functional groups on a chemical compound.
- Functional groups utilize their electronic and shape characteristics for binding.
- Bonds can be intermolecular or intramolecular.
- Reversible binding involves an equilibrium between the drug and its target.
Receptor-Drug Interaction
- Receptors are often membrane-bound proteins that bind to ligands, triggering physiological responses.
- Receptors are difficult to isolate due to their small amounts and challenging purification.
- Signal transduction occurs through receptor binding, resulting in a biological response.
- The driving force for drug-receptor interaction is the low energy state of the complex.
- Biological activity is related to the drug's affinity for the receptor and the stability of the complex.
- The dissociation constant of the drug-receptor complex reflects the drug's potency.
Types of Bonds in Receptor-Drug Interaction
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Covalent bonds: Strong and irreversible, rare in drug-receptor interactions but more common in drug-enzyme and drug-DNA interactions.
- Nucleophiles in biological systems include thiol (cysteine), hydroxyl (serine), amine (lysine), and carboxylate (glutamic acid).
- Electrophiles include epoxide rings, alkyl groups bonded to halogens, and positively charged centers.
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Ionic or electrostatic interactions: Weaker than covalent bonds, prevalent in drug-receptor interaction.
- Opposite charges between drug and receptor molecules are required.
- Ionization and distance between charges influence bond strength.
- Examples include interactions between acidic amino acids (aspartic acid, glutamic acid) and basic amino acids (histidine, lysine, arginine).
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Ion-dipole and dipole-dipole interactions: Occur when ionic groups interact with permanent dipoles.
- Energy level is between -1 to -7 kcal/mol.
- Ion-dipole interactions are stronger than dipole-dipole interactions.
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Hydrogen bonding: Requires both a hydrogen bond donor (electron-deficient hydrogen) and acceptor (electron-rich atom).
- Bond strength is -1 to -7 kcal/mol.
- H-bonds are typically between 1.5-2.2 Å.
- Anions are better H-bond acceptors than uncharged compounds.
- Delocalized lone pairs on nitrogen weaken H-bond donor capacity.
- Two types: Intramolecular (within a molecule) and intermolecular (between molecules).
- Intramolecular H-bonding can influence pharmacological action.
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Charge-transfer interactions: Occur between electron donor and acceptor groups.
- Electron donors include alkenes, alkynes, aromatic rings with electron-donating groups, and atoms with non-bonded electron pairs (O, N, S).
- Electron acceptors include aromatic rings with electron-withdrawing groups.
- Examples include aromatic rings of tyrosine and carboxylate groups of aspartate (donors) and cysteine (acceptor).
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Hydrophobic interactions: Occur between nonpolar groups surrounded by ordered water molecules.
- Water molecules become disordered when nonpolar groups interact, increasing entropy and stabilizing the complex.
- This stabilization is called hydrophobic interaction.
- Examples include π-π interactions between aromatic rings in face-to-face arrangements.
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Van der Waals forces: Temporary dipole interactions due to non-symmetrical electron distribution.
- These bonds are weak with a stability of -0.5 kcal/mol.
Drug-Receptor Interactions Examples
- Dibucaine, a local anesthetic drug, exhibits various types of interactions.
Receptor Agonists and Antagonists
- Agonists: Mimic natural messengers, binding reversibly to the receptor and activating it.
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Antagonists: Block the action of natural messengers or agonists by binding to the receptor.
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Strategies for antagonist design:
- Designed to fit the binding site but fail to change the receptor's shape.
- Allosteric antagonists bind to different sites on the receptor.
- "Umbrella effect" antagonists bind near the binding site, preventing the messenger's access.
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Strategies for antagonist design:
Competitive vs. Non-Competitive Antagonists
- Competitive antagonists: Compete with agonists for receptor binding, reducing agonism and requiring higher agonist concentrations.
- Non-competitive antagonists: Bind to different sites on the receptor, either preventing agonist binding or the agonistic effect, reducing the maximum achievable response.
Affinity, Efficacy, and Potency
- Affinity: The strength of drug binding to the receptor.
- Efficacy: The maximum biological effect a drug can produce.
- Potency: The amount of drug needed to achieve a defined biological effect.
- High affinity does not guarantee high efficacy.
- Potency is influenced by affinity and the efficiency of coupling drug-receptor interactions to response.
Recommended Books
- The Organic Chemistry of Drug Design by Richard B. Silverman (2nd Edition)
- An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry by Graham L. Patrick (4th Edition)
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Explore the fascinating world of intermolecular forces, including London Dispersion forces and hydrogen bonding. Discover how these forces play a vital role in the body's systems, including the nervous system's signaling and the liver's detoxification processes. Learn about drug targets and binding mechanisms crucial for pharmacology.
