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Where is dopamine produced?
in the brainstem area. pars compacta of substantial nigra to basal ganglia, ventral tegmental area to the rest of the forebrain
synthesis of dopamine
tyrosine is acted upon by TH (rate limiting enzyme) to produce DOPA(precursor). DD/AAADC converts DOPA into dopamine
synthesis of norepinephrine
DBH(dopamine beta hydroxylase) converts dopamine into norepinephrine
synthesis of epinephrine
in the adrenal medulla, the enzyme PNMT converts norepinephrine into epinephrine
false transmitters - catecholamines
alpha-methyl DOPA, acted upon by DD/AAADC to produce the false transmitter alpha-methyl-DA, can be acted upon by DBH to produce alpha-methyl-NE
DA degradation
two pathways COMT and MAO, both begin with dopamine and end with homovanillate acid
COMT DA degradation pathway
DA stripped of carboxyl group and methyl group added, end with intermediate acted upon by MAO which takes amine group off and adds a carboxyl group, produces HVA. Preferred pathway bc no aldehydes are produced
MAO DA degradation pathway
DA converted into an aldehyde by MAO, broken down by COMT to produce HVA
uses/abuses of DA ligands
appetite suppression, antidepressants, antipsychotics, fatigue suppression, enhanced attention, treatment of motor dysfunction, pressure effects, mania mimicry, mild hallucinations
hypothesis of affect/psychosis
in depression there is a lack of DA in the frontal cortex. in psychosis tere may be too many producers of DA in the nucleus accumbens
vesicular DA transporters
12 transmembrane segment proteins, proton dependent. for every molecule of DA, one proton comes out, proton pump is an ATPase. blocked by reserpine and tetrahydrobenazine
synaptic DAT
12 transmembrane proteins, Na and Cl dependent. Transports to the side with lower concentration, oubain inhibits transport bc it blocks Na and K ATPases
amphetamines and analogs
increase DA in synapse, re-released by neuron, quick and persistent action, increase synpatic DA levels and later see an increase in HVA. include dextroamphetamine, methamphetamine, methylphenidate, cocaine, phenmetrazine
What causes Parkinson's diease?
taking synthetic opiates, a byproduct is MPTP that is converted to MPP by glial cells that is taken into mitochondria where it blocks the CREB cycle and kills DA neurons
DA receptors
metabotropic, have 7 transmembrane segments, bind g-protein, 5 classes of DA receptors. D1 and D5 called D1-like, tied to Gs alpha subunit, considered excitatory DA receptor. D2-D4, D2-like, tied to Gi's
D2 dopamine receptors
beta gamma decrease VDCC and VDKC and CDKC. D2 receptors are often autoreceptors, prevent the release of DA when stimulated by actiating the Gi, decreasing the phosphorylation of TH, D2s found postsynaptically
DA agonists, all five receptors
dopamine, lisuride, apomorphine
DA agonists, D1 and D5
dihydrexidine
DA agonist D1 only
fenoldpam
DA agonist D2 and D3 only
quinpirole
DA agonist,D2-D4
bromocriptine, pergolide
DA agonist D2 and D3
pramipexole, ropinirole, both for RLS
DAR antagonist, all five
spiperone
DAR antagonist, D1 and D5
ecopipam
DAR antagonist, D2-D4
domoperidone
DAR antagonist D2 and D3
amisulpride, antipsychotic
DAR antagonist D2-D4
chloripromazine, triflupenazine, piperazine, respiridone
DAR antagonist, D4 only
clozapine
DA autoreceptor
D2 receptor on presynaptic side, tied to Gi, inhibit AC, inhibit cAMP, less PKA and less TH, less production of DOPA, less DA. D2 provide negative feelback, drugs that block D2 increase DA
lithium
hypothesized to interact with PI turnover, has effects on phosphorylation, PIP2, IP2 and Ca. It is known to decrease the amount of substrates released by PIP2
Where are the most D2 receptors found?
in the striatum with D1 recpetors
Tardive dyskinesia
DA blocked with antipsychotic meds, the NS makes more DA receptors to compensate, increase the dose of antipsychotics, eventually DA stops being produced endogenously, start to see Parkinson's like symptoms. If patein stops taking drug they will be supersensitive to DA , more psychotic
VNET blockers
proton dependent transporter, ATPase are Mg dependent. Guanethedine and bretylium and guandrel prevent NE from being packed into vesicles, all used to control pressure
What drug blocks NE, DAT, and 5-HT reuptake?
indatraline and cocane
What drug blocks NE and DAT reuptake only?
bupropion
What drugs block Ne and 5-HT reuptake?
venlafaxine, clomipramine
What drugs block NE reuptake only?
tricyclics, imipramin, amitriptyline, viloxazine, atomaxetine
Which NT is affected by A-specific MAO inhibitor?
NE and 5-HT
Which Nt is affected by b-specific MAO inhibitors?
DA and histamine
What is a reversible a-specific MAO inhibitor?
befloxatone
What is an irreversible a-specific MAO inhibitor
clorgyline, harmaline
What is a nonspecific MAO inhibitor?
iproniazid (irreversible)
What is an irreversible B-specific MAO ihibitor?
deprenyl, selegiline
What is an irreversible COMT inhibitor?
tolcapone
What are the reversible MAO=b inhibitors?
there are none
Why are MAO inhibitors dangerous?
eating red wine, aged cheese or turkey while taking MAO-I's can cause heart attack bc they contain amino acid precursors for the biosynthesis of the transmitters
What are the classes of adrenoceptors (NE and EPI)?
alpha1-Gi. Alpha2-Gi. beta-Gs
Alpha 1A adrenoceptors nonselective agonists
DA, NE, EPI, phenylephrine, ephedrine
alpha 1A adrenoceptors selective agonists
tetrahydrazoline
alpha1A adrenoceptors selective antagonist
niguldipine
alpha 1A adrenoceptors nonselective antagonist
phentolamine, prozosin
alpha1A adrenoceptors suicide antagonist
phenoxbenzamine
alpha1B adrenoceptors selective antagonist
cyclozasin
alpha1B nonselective antagonist
phentolamine, prazosin
alpha1B suicide antagonist
phenoxbenzamine
alpha1D
decongestants, interacts with alpha1 receptors, ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, tetrahydrozoline
alpha2A adrenoceptors nonselective agonist
NE, EPI, clonidine
Alpha2a adrenoceptors selective partial agonist
oxymetazoline, LSD-25
alpha2a nonselective antagonist adrenoceptor
phentolamine, prazosin, yohimbine
What does the beta gamma subunit of alpha2a adrenoceptor do?
inactivates VDCC and activates CDKC
What is the function of the alpha2B adrenoceptor
vasoconstriction
alpha2B adrenoceptor nonselective agonist
NE, EPI, clonidine
alpha2B adrenoceptor selective antagonist
imiloxon
alpha2b adrenoceptor nonselective antagonist
phentolamine, prazosin, yohimbine
alpha2C adrenoceptor selective antagonist
rauwolscine
antihypertensive vasodilators
phentolamine, natural treatment for erectile dysfunction, has to be directly injected into organ
hallucinogenic relatives of NE
phenylethylamine, cathine, ephedrine, LSD-25, yohimbine, 5-HT, mescaline, elimicin, MDMA
steroid hormone effector mechanism
steroids are lipophilic, bind to receptors in the cell, translocation event, bind to DNA, transcription of genes/interference of transcription, RNA through ER, translation of new proteins
heat shock proteins
important for regulating intracellular receptors, forms a complex with proteins, ligand binds to receptor, uncoupling/unbinding from heat shock protein, free receptor ligand complex. Translocation event, receptor dimerizes in nucleus, interacts with DNA, transcription changes
Type 1 intracellular steroid receptors
n-terminal(amino acid) and carboxy-terminal. dimerize at hinge region and carboxy terminal end is responsible for binding the hormone
gonadal steroids
estrogen, androgen, progesterone
adrenal steroids
glucocorticoid, mineralocorticoid
estrogen antagonists
clomiphene, tamoxifen, used in treatment of breast cancer to block proliferation of estrogen sensitive tumor cells
estrogen agonist effects
regulate hormone secretion, regulate cholesterol metabolism, increase lipid protein synthesis,maintenece of neural plasticity
endogenous estrogen agonists
estradiol, estiol, estrone
androgen endogenous agonists
testosterone, DHT
androgen antagonist
flutamide
androgen agonist effects
maintenance of sex drive, enhance bone Ca retention, increase lipid, protein synthesis, maintain neural plasticity
progesterone antagonist
mifepristone, used as abortifactant to disrupt maintenance of uterine endometrial lining and block fertilized egg implantation, used for various adrenal disorders
progesterone agonist effects
enhance bone Ca retention, stabilize uterine proliferation, stabilize lipid metabolism
glucocorticoid endogenous agonist
cortisol, corticosterone
clucocorticoid antagonist
mefipristone
glucocorticoid agonist effect
increase hepatic gluconeogenesis, increase protein anabolism, glycolysis, increase BP, increase HR, immunosuppression, glucose is primary fuel for production of ATP
mineralocorticoid endogenous agonist
aldosterone
mineralocorticoid antagonist
spirvolctone
mineralocorticoid agonist effects
Na retention
gonadal steroid biosynthesis
cholesterol, produces progesterone, produces testosterone, most of the female's testosterone is converted to estradiol
testosterone
primary male sex hormone, can be converted into DHT by alpha-reductase. DHT is three times more potent at activating androgen receptors, causes baldness
estrogen
potent in regulating structure and function of neurons, more dense dendritic spikes
Which portion of the pituitary is known as the neural lobe?
posterior pituitary
hormonal regulation of estrus
FSH and LH released from pituitary, production of other hormones. 2 monthly surges in estradiol, one that preceeds LH and FSH surge and one that follows. After the larger of the two peaks is an increase in progesterone productin
FSH and LH
FSH begins maturation of follicles. LH stimulates corpus luteum/spermatogenesis. FSH plays a smaller role than LH in males. Both released by anterior pituitary, Gs signaling.
estrogen receptors
dimeric receptors, two gene families, ER-alpha, ER-beta, heterodimers with both alpha and beta present.
gonadotropin hormones
GnRH, FSH, LH, prolactin
prolactin
considered a cytokine receptor, single transmembrane segment coupled to JAK/STAT pathway. released by anterior pituitary, receptors in mammary glands stimulate lactation.
JAK/STAT
janus kinases, signal transduction and activator of transcription, ligand binding occurs at extracellular face of receptors, dimer formed, two JAKs bound. STAT phosphorylated, bind to one another and translocate across the nuclear membrane and activate transcription
GnRH
inhibits production of LH and stimulates production of testosterone
What are anti-androgens used for?
treatment of sex offenders, treatment of prostate cancer, treatment of male pattern baldness
biosythesis of adrenal steroids
cholesterol precursor, produces progesterone, in adrenal produces either corticosteroid into aldosterone, or other cells nearby produce cortisol, the primary glucocorticoid
steroid synthesis inhibitors
ketoconazol, metyrapone
CRF
corticotropin releasing factor, released through portal circulation of hypothalamus into anterior pituitary from posterior, causes the release of ACTH, causes the release of glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex.
corticosteroids
short and long term effects on immune and cardiac systems. cross BBB, detected by receptors in hippocampus, pyramidal CA1 neurons that project back to hypothalamus, inhibiting production of CRF. Typically takes 40 minutes for the effect to take place
stimulants
cocaine, amphetamines
depressants/narcotics
opiates, barbiturates, BDZs
hallucinogenics/psychoactives
marijuana, peyote, designer drugs (ecstasy), PCP, hashish, psilocybin, LSD, ketamine
federal drug schedules
1.heroine, LSD, marijuana, designer drugs 2. morphine, cocaine, methadone, methamphetamine 3.anabolic steroids, codeine/hydrocodone, most barbiturates 4.darvon, BDZs, anxiolytics 5. cough medicine with codeine
health risks of stimulants
sudden arrythmias, cardiac failure, risk of acute psychosis, perceived subjective superiority in performance, risk of physical dependence strong
health risks of hallucinogens
mental health problems, bad trips/flashbacks, erroneous substances, psychological dependence mostly only with PCP or ketamine
health risks of opiates
overdose, coma, respiratory depression, emesis, HIV from needle sharing, malnutrition, contaminants in drug, strong risk of dependence
health risks of depressants
overdose, respiratory depression, emesis, contaminants, strong risk for physical dependence
health risk of cannabis
smoking related respiratory problems (higher tar content than cigarettes), mild immunosupression, problems with adulterants, herbicides
potential clinical uses of cannabis
antiemetic/nausea suppressant, relief of ocular pressure in glaucoma, anxiolytic
cannabinoid receptors
CB1 and CB2, role in neural plasticity, both tied to Gs. CB1, the beta gamma subunit inhibits N and P type VDCC and increase activity of Ia channels and rectifier channels
health risks of anabolic steroids
immunosupression, cardiac hypertrophy, cardiac failure, acceleration of male balding, induction of prostate cancer and other tumors, risk of acute psychosis
HHPA axis and stress hormone regulation
circulation of CRF to anterior pituitary, release of ACTH, adrenals release glucocorticoids, circulate to hippocampus, inhibited, shuts down pathway that allows the release of hormone
ACTH
signal for production of corticosteroids, comes from a longer peptide sequence POMC
adrenal cortex
outermost layer detects angiotensinII. zona glomerulosa respond to AII signal, detect ACTH and release glucocorticoids
Where is epinephrine released?
from the adrenal medulla
steroid binding and release
corticosteroids are released at a high rate, gonadal steroids released in small amounts. Corticoisteroids are mostly bound to plasma proteins, so have no effect. cortisol binds to receptors for other adrenal hormone, mineralocorticoids
clinical corticosteroids
betamethasone, cortisol, dexamethasone, prednison
clinical corticosteroid uses
replaces endogenous ligands (Addison's disease), supress inflammation and immune response (arthritis, asthma, lupus, IBS, hepatitis, dermatitis) prevent immune reaction in chemotherapies
COX inhibitor
aspirin
NSAIDs
acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen
COX1
required for gastric function
COX2 inhibitor
more specific and avoid gastrointestinal side effects. Celecoxib (celebrex), may cause heart attack
uses/abuses of opiate peptides
analgesia, cough supressant, prevention of withdrawal, sedation, other psychotropic effects
categories of opiate receptors
Mu, delta, kappa, ORL1. All Gi/Go
Mu opiate receptor endogenous agonist
beta-endorphin
mu opiate receptor selective exogenous agonist
morphine
mu opiate receptor selective anatgonist
cyprodime
delta opiate receptor endogenous agonist
leu-enkephalin, met-enkephalin, deltorphin
kappa opiate receptor endogenous agonist
dynorphin A
ORL1 opiate receptor endogenous agonist
nociceptin/orphanin
Where do enkephalin's come from?
hypothalamus
nonspecific antagonist for opiate receptors
naloxone, naltrexone, dprenorphine
organic opium alkaloids
narcotine, papaverine, thebaine, morphine, codeine
modified opiates
oxycodone(percodan, oxycontin), diacetylmorphine(heroin), hydromorphine(dilaudid), hydrocodone(vicodin)
synthetic opiates
fentanyl, meperidine, propoxyphene, bprenophrine, methadone
opiate anatgonist
naloxone, naltrexone
addiction/dependence
upregulation of AC leads to increased cAMP production leads to increase in PKA activity. Increase in PLC activity
withdrawal symptoms of opiates
early symptoms: greater increase in AC activity, yawning, loss of appetite, restlessness, irritability, runny nose.
Longer duration: tremors, panic, chills, sweating, cramps, nausea, vomiting
overdose symptoms of opiates
initial: slow shallow breathing, restricted pupils, severe drowsiness, cold, clammy skin.
life threatening: convulsion, vomiting, severe respiratory depression, loss of consciousness, coma
sigma opiate receptors
not actually opiates, part of the amino acid sequence for NMDA receptor. Not an independent type of receptor, part of the sequence for most types of ion channel. Include haloperidol, ketamine, PCP, pentazocine, DTG, ifenprodil
degradation of ethanol
acted upon by alcohol dehydrogenase to an aldehyde, which is transported nto the mitochondria, acted upon by aldehyde dehydrogenase (rate limiting enzyme) to end with acetic acid
THP
tetrahydropapaveroline, formed after alcohol degradation processes are exhausted, made of aldehyde intermediate and dopamine. It is an opiate analog that counteracts the feeling of the aldehyde
volatile anesthetics
nitrous oxide, diethyl ether, chloroform, isoflurane, sevoflurane
Where does serotonin come from?
raphe nucleus, dorsal has projections to many sites, median has a very specific pattern of innervation
serotonin synthesis
L-tryptophan acted upon by tryptophan hydroxylase to produce tryptomine(substrate) acted upon by AAADC to produce serotonin
serotonin degradation
broken down by MAO or COMT end with aldehyde, broken down by aldehyde dehydrogenase to produce 5-HIAA
MAO inhibitors
carbidopa, fenfluromine(blocks TryOHase), disulfrem (blocks AD)
serotonin receptor transporters
two types, vesicular and synaptic. both blocked by fenfluramine. vesicular is proton dependent with aTPase. Synaptic is Na and Cl dependent
SSRI
fluoxetine(prozac), sertraline(zoloft), citalpram(celexa), paroxetine(paxil), fluvoxamine(luvox)
serotonin receptors
5HT1a,1b,1d,1e,1f, use Gi/Go. 5HT2a,b,c, use Gq. 5HT3, not metabotropic, A and B are heteropentameric ion channel. 5HT4-like receptors include 5HT4,6,7 , use Gs.
ubiquitous serotonin agonists 5HT1
serotonin, quipazine
selective serotonin partial agonist 5HT1
LSD, psilocybin (psilocin: active metabolite)
selective full agonist 5HT1a
buspirone, DPAT, bufotenin, DMT
selective full agonist 5HT1b and 5HT1d
ergotamine, methysergide, sumatripan
selective antagonist 5HT1a
spiperone
selective antagonist 5HT1b and 5HT1d
isomoltane
selective antagonist 5HT1e and 5HT1f
methiothepin
nonselective serotonin antagonist 5HT1
pindolol
nonselective serotonin agonist 5HT2
serotonin, quipazine, alpha-me-5HT
partial agonist 5HT2a
LSD-25, psilocybin, phenlethylamine, mescaline
5HT2a selective agonists
DMT, DOI, DOB, DOM
5HT2c selective agonist
agonelatine, stimulates sateity
5HT2a selective antagonist
ketaserin, antischizophrenia
5HT2b selective antagonist
metergoline
5HT2c selective antagonist
ritonserin, methysergide
nonselective antagonist 5HT2
mesulergin, dibenzyline
At which 5HT receptors are psychedelic drug effects mediated?
5HT2a receptors
5HT3 nonselective agonist
serotonin, quipazine
5HT2 selective agonist
CBG, 2-me-5HT
5HT3 selective antagonist
ondansetron(zofran), zacopride, antiemetics
nonselective 5HT4-like receptor agonist
serotonin, quipazine
5HT6 partial agonist
LSD, methysergide
5HT7 partial agonist
8-OH-DPAT, psilocin, psilocybin, methysergide
5HT6 selective agonist
EMDT, CTST
5HT7 selective agonist
COAT
5HT6 selective antagonist
amoxipine
5HT6 and 7 nonselective antagonist
clozapine
melatonin
metabolite of serotonin, serotonin broken down by 5HT N-acetylase into n-acetyl-5HT which is broken down by 5-OH-indol-OMT into melatonin. This occurs in the pineal gland
HA biosynthesis
l-histadine, enzyme histamine decarboxylase product is histamine. Brocresine will block HD and histmine synthesis
HA degradation
start with histamine, broken down by methyltransfersase. Can be blocked by tacrine and metoprine. MAO-b produces aldehyde, aldehydehehydrogenase produces acetate. ALD-DH blocked by disulfram. Peripherally start with diamine oxidase creates an aldehyde intermediate
peripheral HA
H1Rs, inflammation(mast cells).
H2Rs, digestion
Origins of CNS HAminergeic projections
HA produced in hypothalamus, tuberomammillary neurons.E1-E5 synthesize and release histamine.
HA receptors
H1:Gq, post-synaptic, multiple peripheral cells responsible for allergic/inflammatory responses.
H2:post-synaptic, gastric parietal cells.
H3: pre and post-synaptic
H4: pre and post-synaptic, leukocytes
Uses/potentials of HA ligands
peripheral H1 antagonists: anti-inflammatory, allergy treatment, anti-congestive
peripheral H2 antagonist: antacids
central H1 antagonist: anti-emetics/antidizziness
peripheral H1 agonist: antihypertensive
H3 agonist: role in hibernation
Central H3 antagonists: AD, nootropics, ADD therapy, anti-obesity treatment
HA agonists
histamine(1-4), histaprodifen(H1), dimaprit(2), imetit(3 and 4), proxyfan(3), clobenprofit(4)
H1 competitive antagonists (antihistamines)
chlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine(benadryl), cetirizine(zyrtec), cyclizine, loratadine(claratin), fexofenadine(allegra), dimenhydrinate(dramamine), mecilzine, promethazine, triprolidine
competitive antagonist HA (not H1)
cimetidine(tagamet H2), ranitidine(zantac H2), clobenpropit(H3), thioperamide(H3 and H4)
inverse agonist
tiotidine(H2) decrease in acid signal