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What is the role of dimerization in kinase-linked receptors?

  • It causes irreversible binding of the ligand.
  • It promotes receptor recycling in the cytosol.
  • It initiates transphosphorylation of tyrosine residues. (correct)
  • It leads to ligand-induced activation.

    • How do voltage-gated calcium channels affect blood pressure?

  • By blocking calcium channels to prevent calcium release. (correct)
  • By increasing the activity of SERCA pumps.
  • By promoting calcium influx to facilitate vasodilation.
  • By facilitating the release of norepinephrine.

    • Which mechanism is primarily employed by nuclear receptors to modulate protein expression?

  • Conformational change leading to DNA binding. (correct)
  • Formation of homodimeric receptor complexes.
  • Ion channel opening for efflux of calcium.
  • Transphosphorylation of tyrosine residues.

    • What is the primary action of RAS blockers like Enalapril in managing hypertension?

    <p>Preventing the formation of ANG2 by inhibiting ACE.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic feature of ligand-gated ion channels?

    <p>They allow specific ions to pass through the membrane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a non-competitive antagonist affect the potency and efficacy of an agonist?

    <p>Reduces potency without affecting efficacy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a partial agonist from a full agonist in the presence of a full agonist?

    <p>It binds but does not activate the receptor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the mechanism of a functional antagonist?

    <p>It activates a separate pathway that opposes the action of the agonist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary distinction between reversible and irreversible binding in the context of receptor interactions?

    <p>Irreversible binding permanently modifies the receptor site.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does allosteric modulation play in receptor activity?

    <p>It alters receptor activity by binding to a site distinct from the agonist binding site.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to receptor levels when they are recycled after activation?

    <p>Receptors are modified but remain functional and are reused.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does protamine interact with heparin, and what effect does this have?

    <p>Protamine inactivates heparin, effectively reversing its anticoagulant properties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does omeprazole have on histamine activity in the stomach?

    <p>It inhibits the proton pump, reducing acid production without blocking histamine action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Pindolol as a β2-adrenoceptor partial agonist?

    <p>It stimulates β2-adrenoceptors while not activating them fully.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes irreversible binding?

    <p>Once the drug is bound, the receptor is permanently disabled until new receptor synthesis occurs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of allosteric modulation on receptor activity?

    <p>It alters the receptor's response to the primary ligand without directly activating it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do efferent sensory neurons function in the context of the CNS?

    <p>They transmit signals from the CNS to initiate muscle contractions and responses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during receptor desensitization?

    <p>The receptor remains unresponsive despite the presence of the ligand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the neuron is primarily responsible for converting electrical signals into chemical signals?

    <p>Pre-synaptic terminal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the relationship between internal and external environments as perceived by the CNS?

    <p>The CNS integrates information from both internal and external environments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of targeting the autonomic nervous system therapeutically?

    <p>Ability to affect multiple organ systems simultaneously.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of a neuron is primarily responsible for the conversion of electrical signals into chemical signals?

    <p>Pre-synaptic terminal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of targeting the autonomic nervous system therapeutically?

    <p>Potential for adverse effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sequence accurately describes the processing of information in the CNS?

    <p>CNS receives information -&gt; Integrate information -&gt; Tissues respond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the nervous system includes cranial nerves and spinal nerves?

    <p>Peripheral nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is NOT a function of the neuron’s soma?

    <p>Action potential conductance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of drugs binds to receptors but does not activate them?

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

    What is a characteristic feature of ionotropic receptors?

    <p>They function as ligand-gated ion channels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following mechanisms describes how an agonist affects a receptor?

    <p>Activates the receptor inducing a biological response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a metabotropic receptor from an ionotropic receptor?

    <p>Metabotropic receptors primarily use G-proteins in their mechanism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of drug interaction occurs at the plasma membrane involving 7 transmembrane regions?

    <p>G-protein coupled receptor interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary biological effect produced by drugs as defined in pharmacodynamics?

    <p>To produce a change in physiological function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a ligand in the context of drug action?

    <p>To activate the receptor upon binding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From what source is morphine originally derived?

    <p>Phytochemicals from the opium poppy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is not associated with kinase-linked receptors?

    <p>They possess monomeric proteins within their structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of ligand-induced activation of nuclear receptors?

    <p>They alter the conformation and modulate transcription rates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the effect of nifedipine on calcium channels?

    <p>It blocks calcium channels, reducing intracellular calcium release.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement regarding transporters is accurate?

    <p>They have specific recognition sites for ions and small molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do RAS blockers like Enalapril serve in hypertension management?

    <p>They prevent the formation of ANG-2 by blocking an enzyme.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which receptor type is more likely to be involved in the direct alteration of transcription rates?

    <p>Nuclear receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a feature of ligand-gated ion channels?

    <p>They require a specific ligand for opening.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant function of voltage-gated calcium channels in smooth muscle cells?

    <p>They increase intracellular calcium levels for muscle contraction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes the action of ANG-2 in the body?

    <p>It increases vasoconstriction, raising blood pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?

    <p>To increase serotonin levels in the synapse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does drug selectivity impact the occurrence of adverse effects?

    <p>Lower selectivity increases the risk of adverse effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a high KD value indicate about a ligand's affinity?

    <p>Low affinity and high drug requirement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the difference in efficacy between agonists and partial agonists?

    <p>Agonists can achieve maximum response without saturating all receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be concluded about using high doses of a drug?

    <p>High doses can result in non-selectivity, affecting unwanted receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of drug binding, which of the following factors contributes to increased binding?

    <p>Increased drug concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of an antagonist in pharmacology?

    <p>To compete with an agonist for the binding site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes partial agonists' role in treatment, specifically in the context of desensitization?

    <p>Partial agonists stimulate receptors at lower levels, reducing desensitization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes an irreversible antagonist?

    <p>Forms a permanent bond with the target receptor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using inhalation for drug administration targeting the lungs?

    <p>To prevent adverse effects on the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a potentiating agent is introduced alongside a non-competitive antagonist?

    <p>It reduces the potency of the agonist while potentially preserving efficacy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a partial agonist behave in the absence of a full agonist?

    <p>It acts as a full agonist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the mechanism of action of omeprazole?

    <p>It binds to the proton pump and decreases acid production without reducing histamine levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of a reversible non-competitive antagonist?

    <p>It modifies agonist activity without altering receptor affinity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes physiological antagonism from competitive antagonism?

    <p>Physiological antagonists exert effects opposite to agonists independently of receptor binding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of protamine in relation to heparin?

    <p>It neutralizes the effects of heparin by modification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does an irreversible non-competitive binding agent differ from a reversible one?

    <p>Irreversible agents permanently alter receptor functionality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does a non-receptor-based antagonist have on an agonist?

    <p>It sequesters or modifies the agonist before it can bind.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following reflects a correct interpretation of receptor recycling?

    <p>Recycled receptors return to the membrane for repeated use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the expected response of a full agonist when a partial agonist is introduced?

    <p>The full agonist's potency diminishes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Receptor Binding

    • Receptors can be recycled and new ones are created, leading to no permanent effect.
    • An allosteric site is separate from the active binding site but can affect the receptor's function.
    • Binding to the allosteric site can be reversible or irreversible.
    • Allosteric binding can modify the potency and/or efficacy of agonists.
    • Non-receptor antagonists work by inactivating agonists before they bind to the receptor.
    • Partial agonists can act as antagonists in the presence of a full agonist.
    • Partial agonists compete with full agonists for the same binding site.
    • Partial agonists reduce the potency of full agonists without affecting efficacy.
    • When the full agonist is absent, partial agonists function as normal agonists.

    Receptor Types

    • Kinase-linked receptors have enzymatic cytosolic domains, often tyrosines.
    • Kinase-linked receptors are usually dimeric peptides, activated by ligand binding.
    • Kinase-linked receptors mediate signaling of growth factors, cytokines, and hormones like insulin.
    • Nuclear receptors are monomeric proteins that often reside in the nucleus.
    • Ligand binding to nuclear receptors alters their conformation, causing them to translocate to the nucleus.
    • Nuclear receptors dimerize and bind to DNA in the nucleus, regulating gene expression.
    • Ion channels are receptors that allow the passage of specific ions.
    • Ligand-gated and voltage-gated channels are distinct receptor subtypes.
    • Enzymes, like angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), can be targeted for therapeutic purposes.
    • Blocking ACE with agents like enalapril can prevent the formation of angiotensin II, which is a vasoconstrictor.
    • Transporters also bind to and transport specific ions and small molecules across cell membranes.

    The Autonomic Nervous System

    • The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) has broad therapeutic applications but can also cause adverse effects.
    • Neurons consist of dendrites, soma, axons, and pre-synaptic terminals.
    • Dendrites receive synaptic input, while the soma manages cellular processes.
    • Axons conduct action potentials, and pre-synaptic terminals release neurotransmitters.
    • The ANS integrates information from internal and external environments.
    • Central Nervous System (CNS) processes information and initiates responses to maintain homeostasis.
    • The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) connects the CNS to the body.
    • The PNS includes cranial nerves, spinal nerves, peripheral ganglia, and sensory receptors.
    • Tissue responses are governed by feedback loops and controlled by the CNS.

    What is a Drug?

    • A chemical substance with a known structure; not a nutrient or essential dietary ingredient
    • When administered to a living organism, it produces a biological effect

    Drug Origins

    • Aspirin (synthetic)
    • Parathyroid hormone (genetically engineered)
    • Morphine from opium poppy (phytochemical)
    • Anti-inflammatory drug Aspirin was originally found in the animal kingdom
      • It is now manufactured synthetically for time and cost efficiency
    • Parathyroid hormone is used to treat hypoparathyroidism
      • Hypoparathyroidism is a lack of parathyroid hormone, which causes hypercalcemia
    • Morphine is extracted from the opium poppy to create alkaloids
      • These alkaloids are used to treat opioid addiction and pain

    Drug Interactions with Molecular Targets

    • Receptors are biological macromolecules that recognize and respond to endogenous chemical signals or exogenous drugs
      • Agonist: A ligand that activates the receptor
      • Antagonist: A ligand that binds to the receptor but does not activate it
    • Ligand-gated ion channels are tube-like macromolecules with protein subunits that pass through the plasma membrane
      • Ligands bind to the extracellular or intracellular regions of the channel
      • Binding alters the conductance of ions through the channel
      • Examples: Nicotinic acetylcholine transporter, which opens sodium channels to initiate an action potential
    • G-protein coupled receptors: Typically found on the plasma membrane
      • They have 7 transmembrane regions
      • The extracellular region binds to ligands
      • The G-protein (composed of alpha and beta-gamma subunits) are not covalently linked
      • They interact with effectors like enzymes, ion channels, transporters and gene transport regulators
      • Examples: Muscarinic acetylcholine receptors
    • Kinase-linked receptors: Transmembrane receptors with enzymatic cytosolic domains
      • Tyrosine kinase is the largest of these receptors
      • Usually large dimeric peptides
      • They are targeted for growth factors, cytokines and hormones
      • Activation occurs upon ligand binding, leading to dimerization and transphosphorylation of tyrosine residues
      • Examples: Insulin receptors
    • Nuclear receptors: Monomeric proteins
      • These are normally expressed in the nucleus, but can also be present in the cytosol
      • Upon ligand binding, the receptors undergo a conformational change and translocate to the nucleus
      • They dimerize and bind to DNA, which alters the transcription rate and modulates protein expression
      • Examples: Steroid hormone receptors

    Ion Channels

    • Ion channels allow the passage of particular ions
    • Ligand-gated ion channels are a receptor subtype
    • Voltage-gated calcium channels (VOCC)
      • Calcium channels are involved in the contraction of smooth muscle cells and blood vessels
      • Increased calcium influx triggers the release of calcium from the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SERCA) pumps
      • Nifedipine is a blocker of L-type VOCCs
      • It reduces blood pressure by blocking calcium channels and preventing calcium release

    Enzymes

    • Enzymes can be blocked in the treatment of hypertension
    • Renin angiotensin system (RAS) blockers
      • Angiotensin II (ANG 2) causes vasoconstriction, which increases blood pressure
      • Enalapril prevents the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II by blocking the angiotensin-converting enzyme in the lungs

    Transporters

    • Responsible for the passage of ions and small molecules
    • They have recognition sites
    • Example: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) like fluoxetine, sertraline and citalopram
      • Used to treat depression and anxiety
      • Patients with low serotonin levels benefit from SSRIs because these inhibitors block the reuptake of serotonin
      • The increased concentration of serotonin in the synapse prolongs its effect

    Drug Selectivity Factors

    • Drugs are rarely tissue/target selective and often have multiple tissue/receptor targets
    • The usefulness of a drug is directly proportional to its binding site selectivity
      • Less selectivity leads to more adverse effects
    • Lack of selectivity increases the risk of adverse effects
    • Adverse effects from poor drug selectivity can be managed with:
      • Dose control
      • Using or developing more selective drugs
      • Changing administration routes (e.g. inhaling lung-targeted drugs instead of oral administration to reduce heart effects)

    Drug Binding

    • Factors that increase drug binding:
      • Increased drug concentration
      • Increased receptor concentration
    • Factors that determine binding:
      • Receptor concentration [R]total
        • [R]total = [R] + [LR]
        • The direction of equilibrium depends on:
          • K1: Association complex
          • K-1: Dissociation complex
    • Affinity:
      • A measure of the attraction of a ligand for its biological target
      • Represents the strength of binding
    • KD: The ligand concentration when half of the receptors are occupied - High KD = low affinity (needs lots of drug to reach KD)
    • High-affinity ligand: - Rapid binding for a long time - Results in many bound targets at lower concentrations compared to low-affinity ligands
    • Efficacy:
      • The ability of a ligand to initiate cellular effects once bound to the target
      • Agonists: Full activation
      • Partial Agonists: Submaximal (Partial) activation
      • Antagonists: No activation

    Drugs That Target β1-Adrenoceptors

    • β1-adrenoceptors are found in the sympathetic nervous system, heart (SA/AV node, ventricles)
    • When adrenaline or noradrenaline bind to these receptors, it increases heart rate and blood pressure
    • Isoprenaline: Non-selective β1-adrenoceptor agonist
    • It binds to multiple receptors, including β2-adrenoceptors
    • Leads to increased heart rate and contractions due to its similar effect to noradrenaline
    • Used for patients with heart block or arrhythmias
    • Pindolol: Partial agonist of β1-adrenoceptors
      • It is an agonist but it decreases blood pressure
    • It outcompetes noradrenaline in partially activating the receptors, leading to decreased full activation
    • Metoprolol: Antagonist of β1-adrenoceptors (Beta-blocker)
      • Selective for β1-adrenoceptors
      • Inhibits the ability of noradrenaline to bind to receptors, preventing increased heart rate
    • Used for hypertension

    Drug Dose-Response Relationship

    • Very high doses can make drugs non-selective, affecting unintended receptors
    • Dose-Response Curves:
      • X-axis: Ligand concentration
      • Y-axis: Response as a percentage of the maximum effect the drug can produce
    • Key parameters on dose-response curves:
      • Emax: Maximum effect of the drug in a given system
      • Potency: Drug concentration needed to produce the intended effect
      • Usually measured at 50% of the maximum effect
      • EC50: Potency of the drug at 50% of the maximum effect
      • High EC50: Low potency (more drug needed)

    Agonist vs Partial Agonist

    • Agonists have higher efficacy than partial agonists
    • Because agonists can occupy less than 50% of receptors and still elicit a maximum response
    • Partial agonists need to occupy more than 50% or all receptors to elicit the same response
      • EC50 ≥ KD: No spare receptors

    Benefits of Partial Agonists

    • Salbutamol: β2-adrenoceptor agonist
      • Used to dilate airways in asthma
      • Preferred over full agonists because it can cause desensitization of receptors by overstimulation
      • This limits the number of available receptors for long-term treatment
    • Sumatriptan: 5-HT1A receptors agonist
      • Used for migraines
      • It constricts blood vessels associated with migraines
      • It is preferred over full agonists because it can cause vasoconstriction without affecting blood vessel constriction in the heart, preventing heart attacks

    Antagonists

    • Interfere with the interaction of agonists with receptor proteins or molecules
    • Types of Antagonists:
      • Receptor Binding Site:
        • Reversible:
          • Competitive:
            • Naloxone: Competitive opioid receptor antagonist
              • It competes with opioid ligands
              • Reduces the potency (increased dose needed for the same effect) of agonists without affecting efficacy
              • Can be used for opioid overdose
          • Irreversible:
            • Omeprazole: Proton pump inhibitor
              • It binds irreversibly to the agonist binding site
              • It is used for heartburn to decrease acid concentration
              • Binds irreversibly to proton pumps and causes internalisation
              • New receptors are eventually recycled, so the effect is not permanent
        • Allosteric site:
        • Reversible:
          • Non-competitive allosteric: binds reversibly or irreversibly to the allosteric site
        • Irreversible:
          • Decreases the potency (not always) and efficacy of the agonist
          • The potency can remain the same
          • Efficacy can decrease
      • Non-receptor:
        • Chemical: - Protamine: Heparin antagonist
          • Heparin is an anticoagulant (thins blood)
          • Protamine breaks down heparin
        • Functional (Physiological): - Omeprazole: Against histamine
          • Used for heartburn
          • Histamine is expressed in parietal cells of the stomach lining and binds to receptors to increase acid secretion
          • Omeprazole binds to proton pumps and reduces their action
          • Histamine functions normally but acid production decreases
          • Non-competitive

    Partial Agonists

    • Partial agonists can act as antagonists in the presence of a full agonist
      • They bind to the same site as the agonist and outcompete the full activation of the agonist receptors
      • This leads to competitive antagonism
    • Agonist + partial agonist = decreased potency of the agonist without affecting efficacy
    • Partial agonist alone acts as a normal agonist
    • Example: Pindolol: β2-adrenoceptor partial agonist

    Targeting the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

    • Potential for adverse effects
    • Wide therapeutic opportunity
    • Neuron structures:
      • Dendrites: Receive synaptic input
      • Soma: Housekeeping functions, including protein synthesis and processing
    • Axon: Action potential conduction
    • Pre-synaptic terminal: Converts electrical signals from action potentials into chemical signals (neurotransmitters)

    Processing in the Nervous System

    • Central nervous system (CNS) receives and integrates information from the internal and external environments via afferent sensory neurons - Brain: Within the meninges (dura mater) - Spinal cord comprises cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral regions
    • Peripheral nervous system (PNS) - Cranial nerves: Most nerves - Spinal nerves: All nerves - Peripheral ganglia - Sensory receptors
    • CNS integrates information and responds to maintain homeostasis via efferent motor neurons and the PNS
    • Tissues respond to feedback loops from the CNS

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