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Which of the following mechanisms involves direct regulation of gene expression by lipid-soluble ligands?
Which of the following mechanisms involves direct regulation of gene expression by lipid-soluble ligands?
What is a common role of phosphorylation in signaling mechanisms?
What is a common role of phosphorylation in signaling mechanisms?
Which type of receptor is responsible for a rapid response in the millisecond scale by altering transmembrane conductance?
Which type of receptor is responsible for a rapid response in the millisecond scale by altering transmembrane conductance?
Which second messenger is generated from the action of adenyl cyclase?
Which second messenger is generated from the action of adenyl cyclase?
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What typically characterizes the lag period of intracellular receptor effects?
What typically characterizes the lag period of intracellular receptor effects?
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Which of the following is not a type of transmembrane signaling mechanism?
Which of the following is not a type of transmembrane signaling mechanism?
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What triggers the production of second messengers like diacylglycerol (DAG) and inositol trisphosphate (IP3)?
What triggers the production of second messengers like diacylglycerol (DAG) and inositol trisphosphate (IP3)?
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Which receptor type typically involves a long duration of action, often lasting hours to days?
Which receptor type typically involves a long duration of action, often lasting hours to days?
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Which of the following ligands typically acts on ligand-gated ion channels?
Which of the following ligands typically acts on ligand-gated ion channels?
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What characteristic distinguishes G-protein coupled receptors from the other signaling mechanisms?
What characteristic distinguishes G-protein coupled receptors from the other signaling mechanisms?
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What is the role of diacylglycerol (DAG) in cellular signaling?
What is the role of diacylglycerol (DAG) in cellular signaling?
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How is cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) affected in the retina?
How is cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) affected in the retina?
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What characterizes the desensitization of G protein-mediated responses?
What characterizes the desensitization of G protein-mediated responses?
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What is the function of calcium in the signaling pathway described?
What is the function of calcium in the signaling pathway described?
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Which type of cells predominantly utilize cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP)?
Which type of cells predominantly utilize cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP)?
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Study Notes
Transmembrane Signaling Mechanisms
- There are five basic mechanisms of transmembrane signaling.
- Intracellular receptors require lipid-soluble ligands to bind.
- Ligand-regulated transmembrane enzymes regulate transmembrane signaling.
- Receptor tyrosine kinases mediate a signaling cascade.
- Ligand-gated ion channels open or close to control ion flow across the membrane.
- G-Protein coupled receptors activate a signal transduction pathway.
Intracellular Receptors
- Intracellular receptors bind to ligands such as corticosteroids, mineralocorticoids, sex steroids, and vitamin D.
- Binding to a response element regulates gene expression.
- Effects of intracellular receptors often have a 30-minute lag time.
- Action lasts hours to days, longer than drug concentration.
- The duration of action is dependent on the turnover of proteins and enzymes.
Ligand-Regulated Transmembrane Enzymes and Receptor Tyrosine Kinases
- Phosphorylation plays a critical role in signaling mechanisms.
- It involves adding a phosphoryl group to serine, threonine, or tyrosine residues, which can amplify and regulate signaling.
Receptor Tyrosine Kinases
- Receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) have intrinsic tyrosine kinase activity.
- RTKs bind to ligands such as growth factors, cytokines, and hormones.
- Binding of ligands activates RTKs, leading to dimerization and phosphorylation of tyrosine residues on the receptor.
- The phosphorylated tyrosine residues serve as docking sites for other signaling proteins, triggering downstream signaling pathways.
Ligand-Gated Ion Channels
- These channels are often mimicked or blocked by ligands, such as acetylcholine, GABA, serotonin, and glutamate.
- They transmit signals across the membrane by increasing transmembrane conductance of ions.
- Changes in ion conductance alter the electrical potential across the membrane.
- Response is fast, occurring on a millisecond scale.
G-Protein Coupled Receptors (GPCRs)
- GPCRs represent a diverse group of transmembrane receptors.
- GPCRs are activated by a wide range of ligands, including hormones, neurotransmitters, and light.
- Their activation initiates a signal transduction pathway that involves G proteins.
Second Messengers
- Second messengers are intracellular signaling molecules produced in response to the activation of GPCRs or other receptors.
- They amplify and transmit the signal downstream, leading to cellular responses.
- Examples of second messengers include:
- Cyclic adenosine-3′,5′-monophosphate (cAMP)
- Phosphoinositides and calcium
- Cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP)
Cyclic AMP (cAMP)
- cAMP is a second messenger produced by the enzyme adenyl cyclase, which is activated by GPCRs.
- cAMP interacts with regulatory kinases, leading to the release of catalytic chains.
- Catalytic chains transfer phosphate from ATP to substrate proteins and enzymes.
Phosphoinositides and Calcium
- Phosphoinositides and calcium act as second messengers in response to the activation of GPCRs or receptor tyrosine kinases.
- Phospholipase C (PLC) splits phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate (PIP2) into two second messengers: diacylglycerol (DAG) and inositol-1,4,5-trisphosphate (IP3).
- DAG activates protein kinase C (PK-C), while IP3 releases calcium from intracellular vesicles.
- Calcium binds to calmodulin, triggering a cellular response.
Cyclic Guanosine Monophosphate (cGMP)
- cGMP is an important second messenger in a few cell types, including those in the retina, intestinal muscle, and vascular smooth muscle.
- In the retina, cGMP aids vision and is hydrolyzed by light, mediated by a phosphodiesterase activated by rhodopsin.
- In smooth muscle, cGMP is produced by guanylyl cyclase and acts by stimulating a cGMP-dependent protein kinase.
- cGMP actions are terminated by enzymatic degradation and dephosphorylation of kinase substrates.
Receptor Regulation
- Receptor regulation is a process that helps control the intensity and duration of signaling responses.
- Desensitization is a common phenomenon where responses to agonists attenuate over time, even in the continued presence of the agonist.
- Desensitization can be rapidly reversible and is often regulated by phosphorylation and other mechanisms.
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Explore the five basic mechanisms of transmembrane signaling, including intracellular receptors and ligand-regulated enzymes. This quiz covers how these pathways regulate gene expression and their physiological effects. Test your understanding of key concepts that play crucial roles in cellular communication.
