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What is the effect of a negative allosteric modulator (NAM) on the dose-response curve?

  • Shifts the curve to the left, increasing potency.
  • Does not affect the dose-response curve.
  • Shifts the curve to the right, decreasing potency. (correct)
  • Shifts the curve to the left, decreasing potency.
  • Which type of receptor is involved in the signaling pathway of a partial agonist?

  • Ligand-gated channels
  • Enzyme-linked receptors
  • Nuclear receptors
  • Metabotropic receptors (correct)
  • What is the relationship between potency and EC50?

  • EC50 and potency are not related.
  • Higher EC50 indicates lower efficacy.
  • Lower EC50 indicates lower potency. (correct)
  • Higher EC50 indicates higher potency.
  • What is the primary function of a competitive antagonist?

    <p>To bind to the same site as the agonist and prevent its action. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a full agonist?

    <p>Elicits maximal response and has equal Emax and Bmax. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of receptor desensitization on a drug's efficacy?

    <p>Decreased efficacy. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a partial agonist?

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    What is the mechanism of action of antihistamines?

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    Which type of receptor is characterized by a central pore that opens and closes in response to ions?

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    What is the function of the G-protein in G-protein coupled receptors?

    <p>To transduce signals from outside the cell to the inside. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of an allosteric modulator?

    <p>It binds to a different site on the receptor and modulates the agonist's activity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a positive allosteric modulator (PAM) affect the efficacy of an agonist?

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    What is the purpose of spare receptors in a system?

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    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an allosteric modulator?

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    What is the primary difference between a partial agonist and an inverse agonist?

    <p>Partial agonists can act as antagonists in the presence of a full agonist, while inverse agonists cannot. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of receptor is typically involved in the signaling pathway of steroid hormones?

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    What is the intrinsic activity value of an inverse agonist?

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    Which statement is correct regarding the effect of antagonists?

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    What does the law of mass action state about the relationship between drug occupancy and response?

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    What is the primary significance of the dissociation constant (Kd)?

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    How do inverse agonists interact with agonists?

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    Why is drug selectivity important when designing drugs for receptor channels?

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    Which statement best describes the Langmuir equation?

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    What does Bmax represent in receptor theory?

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    Which of these is a characteristic of benzodiazepines?

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    What does the binding of benzodiazepines at the alpha-gamma subunits affect?

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    How is the concentration of receptors expressed in relation to Kd and drug-receptor complexes?

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    Which drugs target the alpha-5 subunit of GABA receptors?

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    Which of the following statements about drug-receptor interactions is false?

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    What happens when Kd equals the drug concentration?

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    What type of ligand binds to the inactive state of a receptor?

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    What key concept does the occupancy theory emphasize?

    <p>Receptor occupancy directly correlates with the magnitude of tissue response. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between receptor occupancy and tissue response?

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    What happens to the dose-response curve if a drug binds less tightly?

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    How is intrinsic activity measured in drugs?

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    What is the alpha value for a partial agonist?

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    Which type of antagonist binds to the same site as an agonist?

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    What effect does a non-competitive antagonist have on the Emax?

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    How does intrinsic efficacy relate to receptor occupancy?

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    What does an alpha value of -1 signify for a drug?

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    What effect does changing the Koff have on the Kon if Kd remains constant?

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    For a full agonist, which statement is true?

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    When the drug concentration equals Kd, what percentage of Emax is achieved?

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    Which of the following defines a competitive antagonist?

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    What happens to the dose-response curve if potency increases?

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    In which scenario does a partial agonist act differently than a full agonist?

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    What does the term Emax refer to in the context of inverse agonists?

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    In receptor pharmacology, what characteristic differentiates a partial agonist from a full agonist?

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    What effect do non-competitive antagonists have on Emax when spare receptors are present?

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    Which of the following is true regarding spare receptors?

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    What is a primary characteristic of full agonists?

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    Which condition is necessary to determine if drugs have the same mechanism of action?

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    Which of the following represents a common non-receptor-mediated mechanism of action?

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    In the presence of a full agonist, how does a partial agonist behave?

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    If all receptors must be occupied to reach Emax, what can be said about the relationship between EC50 and KD?

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    Which drug is a full agonist at opioid receptors?

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    What role do enzymes play in drug action?

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    Which of the following statement about EC50 is accurate regarding spare receptors?

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    When comparing analgesics, what differentiates ibuprofen from morphine?

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    Flashcards

    Occupancy Theory

    Theory stating that the effect of a drug is proportional to the number of receptors occupied.

    Law of Mass Action

    Principle that drug response correlates to receptor occupancy and follows a 'lock-and-key' model.

    Dissociation Constant (Kd)

    A value representing the affinity of a drug for its receptor, calculated as Kd = Koff / Kon.

    Binding Affinity

    The strength of the interaction between a drug and its receptor, determined by Kd.

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    Langmuir Equation

    Describes the relationship between drug concentration and percent of maximum response.

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    Bmax

    The maximum number of receptors available for drug binding, representing full occupancy.

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    Intrinsic Activity

    The ability of a drug-receptor complex to produce a biological effect.

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    Equilibrium in Drug-Receptor Interactions

    The stage when the rates of drug binding and unbinding to receptors are balanced.

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    Receptor Occupancy

    The proportion of receptors occupied by a drug, related to its effect.

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    Intrinsic Efficacy

    The ability of a drug to activate a receptor upon binding.

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    Dose-Response Curve

    Graph showing the relationship between drug dose and effect response.

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    Kd (Dissociation Constant)

    Concentration of drug where 50% response is reached.

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    Alpha Factor

    Measures intrinsic activity of a drug; ranges from -1 to 1.

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    Full Agonist

    Drug that fully activates a receptor, achieving maximum response (Emax).

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    Partial Agonist

    Drug that activates a receptor but achieves less than full response.

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    Antagonist

    Drug that binds to receptors but does not activate them; blocks agonists.

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    Inverse Agonist

    Drug that binds to a receptor and produces the opposite effect of an agonist.

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    Competitive Antagonist

    Binds to the same site as an agonist, preventing its activation.

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    Non-Competitive Antagonist

    Binds irreversibly or to a different site, preventing full activation of agonists.

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    Potency

    The amount of drug needed to achieve a specific effect; often measured by EC50.

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    Mass Action Law

    Describes how the rate of a chemical reaction is proportional to the concentration of reactants.

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    Receptor Theory

    Framework for understanding how drugs interact with receptors to produce effects.

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    Receptor State

    The conformation of a receptor that can be active or inactive, influencing its response to ligands.

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    Allosteric Modulator

    A compound that binds to a receptor and alters its activity without directly activating it.

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    Benzodiazepines

    Drugs that act as allosteric modulators on GABA-A receptors, enhancing inhibitory signals.

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    GABA-A Receptors

    Receptors that respond to the neurotransmitter GABA and mediate inhibitory effects in the brain.

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    Isoform Selectivity

    The ability of a drug to target specific subtypes of receptors to reduce side effects.

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    Receptor

    The component that interacts with a ligand.

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    Affinity

    How tightly a ligand binds to a receptor.

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    Agonist

    A ligand that activates a receptor and produces a biological response.

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    Orthosteric Binding Site

    The site on the receptor where a natural ligand binds.

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    Efficacy

    The measure of the biological response of a drug.

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    EC50

    The drug concentration required to produce 50% of the maximal effect.

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    Positive Allosteric Modulator (PAM)

    Increases the response of a ligand at the receptor.

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    Negative Allosteric Modulator (NAM)

    Decreases the signaling response of a receptor when the ligand is present.

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    Alpha Values

    Numerical values indicating the effect of a drug on channel activity.

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    Stereoselectivity

    Different effects of mirror-image compounds on receptor activity.

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    Spare Receptors

    Receptors that are not fully occupied yet still achieve maximal response.

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    Beta-Blockers

    Drugs that block beta-adrenergic receptors to reduce heart activity.

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    Dopamine Response

    The full effect caused by dopamine binding to its receptors.

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    Emax vs KD

    Emax can be achieved with lower receptor occupancy if spare receptors exist.

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    Mechanism of Action

    The specific biochemical interaction through which a drug produces its effect.

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    Clinical Importance of Spare Receptors

    Spare receptors provide a safety net against irreversible antagonists.

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    Abbreviated Terms: kon and koff

    Rates of binding (kon) and unbinding (koff) in drug-receptor interaction.

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    Study Notes

    Occupancy Theory

    • Developed over 100 years ago, observing dye staining specific tissues.
    • More dye concentration equates to more staining, leading to the concept of molecules targeting specific sites.

    Law of Mass Action

    • One drug molecule binds to one receptor molecule and vice versa.
    • Response is proportional to occupancy.
    • Binding is reversible; negligible drug use implies excess for uniform receptor concentration sensing.

    Terms

    • [D]: Free drug concentration.
    • [R]: Free receptor concentration.
    • [DR]: Concentration of drug-receptor complex.
    • [DR] + [R] = Total number of receptors.

    Drug-Receptor Interactions

    • Drug interacts with receptor, reaching equilibrium, forming an activated drug-receptor complex.
    • Activated complex leads to response based on intrinsic activity.
    • Kon: Rate of drug binding to receptor.
    • Koff: Rate of drug dissociation from receptor.

    Dissociation Constant (Kd)

    • Kd: Measures drug affinity for receptor.
    • Kd = Koff / Kon
    • Kd = ([D] x [R]) / [DR]

    Langmuir Equation

    • Relates percent maximal response to drug concentration.
    • % Emax = (D / (Kd + D)) x 100
    • If Kd = drug concentration, response is 50% of Emax.

    Bmax

    • Bmax: Total number of receptors; maximal binding.
    • Achieved when all receptor sites are occupied.
    • Emax is reached when all receptors are bound.

    Relationship Between Receptor Occupancy and Tissue Response

    • Tissue response is a function of receptor occupancy.
    • Langmuir equation describes receptor occupancy.
    • Receptor occupancy correlates with drug activation and number of receptors.
    • 50% binding yields a 50% response.

    Dose-Response Curve

    • If Kd = drug concentration, response is 50% of Emax.
    • Curve displays 100-fold concentration change (10% to 90% response).
    • Changing potency shifts the curve.
    • Higher Koff leads to higher Kd and a rightward shift (lower potency).
    • Lower Koff leads to lower Kd and a leftward shift (higher potency).

    Intrinsic Activity

    • All drugs don't activate receptors equally.
    • Intrinsic activity assesses how a drug activates a receptor.
    • Measured by an alpha factor.

    Modified Langmuir Equation

    • % Emax = α x (D / (Kd + D)) x 100
    • Alpha values: Assess intrinsic activity.

    Drug Classes Based on Intrinsic Activity

    • Full Agonist (α = 1): Maximal response.
    • Partial Agonist (0 < α < 1): Submaximal response.
    • Antagonist (α = 0): No response.
    • Inverse Agonist (-1 < α < 0): Opposite effect.

    Full Agonists

    • Bind to receptor, fully activate, achieve maximal response (Emax = Bmax).
    • Have an α value of 1.
    • Potency determined by EC50, but have equal slopes and Emax.

    Partial Agonists

    • Bind to receptor, produce partial response.
    • Never reach maximal response.
    • Potency & Emax differ from full agonists.

    Antagonists

    • α value of 0.
    • Block agonist activation of the receptor.

    Competitive Antagonists

    • Bind to same site as agonist.
    • Rightward shift in dose-response curve; EC50 changes, but Emax stays same.
    • Reversible binding.

    Non-Competitive Antagonists

    • Bind irreversibly, or bind to a different site.
    • Reduce Emax, regardless of agonist concentration.
    • Irreversible binding; agonist cannot reach Emax.

    Spare Receptors

    • Receptors not fully occupied to achieve maximal response.
    • Magnitude of response isn't proportional to receptor occupancy.
    • Emax achievable without occupying all receptors.

    Experimental Observation of Spare Receptors

    • EC50 and Kd values differ when spare receptors present.
    • If all receptors needed, EC50 = Kd.
    • If fraction of receptors needed, EC50 < Kd.

    Effect of Non-Competitive Antagonists

    • Reduce Emax due to inability of agonist to overcome antagonist.
    • With spare receptors, low concentrations of non-competitive antagonists don't affect Emax Initially, looking like competitive antagonists.
    • High concentration reduces Emax.

    Clinical Importance of Spare Receptors

    • Protect against disease or irreversible antagonists.

    Receptor Binding and Activation

    • Receptor interacts with ligand.
    • Affinity: Ligand binding strength.
    • Agonist: Activates receptor, producing response.
    • Antagonist: Prevents response.

    Comparing Ligand Activities

    • Potency: Drug concentration for maximal effect.
    • EC50: Drug concentration for 50% maximal effect.
    • Efficacy: Maximal response achievable by a drug.
    • Emax: Maximal response.

    Agonist Mode of Action

    • Full agonist: Stabilizes active state, maximal response.
    • Partial agonist: Stabilizes intermediate state, submaximal response.
    • Inverse agonist: Stabilizes inactive state, opposite effect.
    • Antagonist: Blocks receptor, no response.

    Allosteric Modulators

    • Bind to different site from orthosteric site.
    • Modulate ligand effect.
    • Positive PAM increases, Negative NAM decreases response.
    • Silent SAMs have no effect on activity.

    Receptor Classes

    • Ligand-gated channels, metabotropic receptors, nuclear receptors, enzyme-linked receptors.

    G-Protein Coupled Receptors (GPCRs)

    • Transduce signals.
    • Target hormones/neurotransmitters.
    • Couple with effector system to mediate signaling.

    Case Studies: Modes of Action

    • Opioid receptor example (partial agonist Buprenorphine).
    • Histamine receptor example (inverse agonist antihistamines).

    Comparing Inverse Agonists and Antagonists

    • Inverse agonist reduces/blocks receptor activity by binding to inactive state; can block agonist, not inverse agonist.
    • Antagonist blocks agonist, and blocks inverse agonist; does not elicit a receptor response.

    Ligand-Gated Ion Channels

    • Drug binding opens ion channels (selective ions).
    • Modulate membrane potential.

    GABA-A Receptors and Benzodiazepines

    • Benzodiazepines are allosteric modulators.

    Module Summary

    • Covered agonist types (full, partial, inverse).
    • Defined intrinsic activity, allosteric modulators, and receptor classes.
    • Presented case studies demonstrating different modes of action.

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