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What type of receptor is a muscarinic receptor?
Where are muscarinic receptors found?
What is the effect of M2 and M4 muscarinic receptor subtypes?
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Which disease is targeted by medications that act on muscarinic receptors?
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What is the product of phospholipase C hydrolysis of phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate?
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What is the role of the βγ subunits in the Gq protein pathway?
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What is the effect of muscarinic receptor activation on cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) production?
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What is the downstream effect of diacylglycerol (DAG) activation?
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Study Notes
Muscarinic Receptors
Overview
- Muscarinic receptors are a type of acetylcholine receptor
- Found in the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and central nervous system (CNS)
- Mediate the effects of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter
Subtypes
- Five subtypes: M1, M2, M3, M4, and M5
- Each subtype has distinct pharmacological and functional properties
- M1, M3, and M5 are Gq-coupled, leading to increases in inositol trisphosphate and calcium
- M2 and M4 are Gi-coupled, leading to decreases in cAMP
Functions
- Regulate various physiological processes, including:
- Heart rate and contractility
- Smooth muscle contraction and relaxation
- Exocrine gland secretion
- Cognitive function and memory
- Neurotransmitter release
Agonists and Antagonists
- Agonists: stimulate muscarinic receptors, mimicking the effects of acetylcholine
- Examples: muscarine, pilocarpine, andbethanechol
- Antagonists: block the action of acetylcholine on muscarinic receptors
- Examples: atropine, scopolamine, and tolterodine
Clinical Significance
- Muscarinic receptors are involved in various diseases and disorders, including:
- Alzheimer's disease
- Parkinson's disease
- Myasthenia gravis
- Overactive bladder
- Glaucoma
- Targeted by medications for treatment of these conditions
Muscarinic Receptors
Overview
- Muscarinic receptors are a type of acetylcholine receptor found in both the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and central nervous system (CNS).
- They mediate the effects of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter.
Subtypes
- There are five subtypes of muscarinic receptors: M1, M2, M3, M4, and M5.
- Each subtype has distinct pharmacological and functional properties.
- M1, M3, and M5 subtypes are Gq-coupled, leading to increases in inositol trisphosphate and calcium.
- M2 and M4 subtypes are Gi-coupled, leading to decreases in cAMP.
Functions
- Muscarinic receptors regulate various physiological processes, including:
- Heart rate and contractility
- Smooth muscle contraction and relaxation
- Exocrine gland secretion
- Cognitive function and memory
- Neurotransmitter release
Agonists and Antagonists
- Agonists stimulate muscarinic receptors, mimicking the effects of acetylcholine.
- Examples of agonists include muscarine, pilocarpine, and bethanechol.
- Antagonists block the action of acetylcholine on muscarinic receptors.
- Examples of antagonists include atropine, scopolamine, and tolterodine.
Clinical Significance
- Muscarinic receptors are involved in various diseases and disorders, including:
- Alzheimer's disease
- Parkinson's disease
- Myasthenia gravis
- Overactive bladder
- Glaucoma
- Muscarinic receptors are targeted by medications for the treatment of these conditions.
Muscarinic Receptors
Phospholipase C Activation
- Phospholipase C (PLC) is activated through the Gq protein pathway when muscarinic receptors bind to agonists
- PLC hydrolyzes phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate (PIP2) to generate inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate (IP3) and diacylglycerol (DAG)
- IP3 binds to IP3 receptors on the endoplasmic reticulum, releasing calcium ions from the ER into the cytosol
- DAG activates protein kinase C (PKC), which phosphorylates and activates various downstream targets
Gq Protein Pathway
- Muscarinic receptors are coupled to Gq proteins, which are heterotrimeric G proteins composed of α, β, and γ subunits
- Activated Gq proteins release the βγ subunits, which interact with PLC to activate it
- Gq proteins are responsible for activating PLC when muscarinic receptors are stimulated
cAMP Response Element
- Muscarinic receptors can also inhibit the production of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) through the Gi protein pathway
- cAMP is a second messenger that activates protein kinase A (PKA), which phosphorylates and activates the cAMP response element-binding protein (CREB)
- CREB is a transcription factor that regulates gene expression in response to changes in cAMP levels
- Muscarinic receptor-mediated inhibition of cAMP production leads to decreased CREB activity and altered gene expression
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Explore the functions and subtypes of muscarinic receptors, a type of acetylcholine receptor found in the peripheral and central nervous systems. Learn about their pharmacological and functional properties.
