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Paracrine Signaling

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a form of signaling where a cell produces a signal to induce changes in nearby cells

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properties of Paracrine agents

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rapidly degraded, only effects local tissue, does not enter the blood stream

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Autocrine signaling

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a form of signaling where a cell secretes a hormone or chemical messenger that binds to the same cell to induce changes in the same cell

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properties of Autocrine agents

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action on the same cell that secreted them

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responses of Autocrine agents are mediated by receptors in the

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membrane, cytoplasm, and nucleus

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Eicosanoids

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locally acting fatty acid hormones, made from arachidonic acid, located in the plasma membrane

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Eicosanoids examples

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Prostaglandin
Thromboxane
Leukotrienes

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Phospholipase A2

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converts phospholipid to Arachidonic acid
inhibited by Glucocorticoids

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Cyclooxygenase

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converts arachidonic acid to Endoperoxides
inhibited by Aspirin and NSAIDs

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Subtypes of Cyclooxygenase

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COX 1 - platelet aggregation pathway, protects stomach
COX 2 - pain and inflammation pathway
COX 3 - fever link? (recently discovered)

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Prostacyclin Synthase (PGI2, prostaglandin I2)

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vasodilator, bronchodilator, decreased platelet aggregation

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Thromboxane Synthetase (TxA2)

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vasoconstrictor, bronchoconstrictor, increased platelet aggregation

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Leukotrienes

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involved in asthmatic and allergic reactions, stimulated T cells, interleukin, interferon production, bronchoconstriction, increased vascular permeability

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Action of NSAIDs and Aspirin

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inhibits Cyclooxygenase

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Aspirins

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anticlotting pathways, can lead to ulcers

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Ibuprofens

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inhibit inflammatory reaction in pathway (PGI2) inhibits COX 1 & 2

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Naproxen (Aleve)

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similar action to ibuprofen

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Indomethacin

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removed pain and swelling (arthritis)

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Cox 2 inhibitors

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inhibits pain/inflammation pathway without altering clotting,

20
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High doses of ibuprofen for 18 months doubles heart attack chance

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Acetaminophens

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analgesic, antipyretic, may inhibit COX 3 pathways

22
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New anti-asthmatic/anti-allergy medications

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block leukotriene pathways

23
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Signal Transduction

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Signal = receptor activation
Transduction = stimulus transformed into a response

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Lipid Soluble messages

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steroid hormones
intercellular receptors
regulate gene transcription

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Lipid Insoluble messages

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utilize plasma membrane receptors
several models of action

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First Messenger Systems

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  1. Receptor Coupled with Ion Channel
  2. Receptor Coupled with Protein Kinase
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Receptor Coupled with Ion Channel

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messenger binds to receptor
receptor activated gated ion channel

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Receptor Coupled with Protein Kinase

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messenger binds to receptor
receptor binds to Tyrosine Kinase which Phosphorylates Protein
mediates cell response in growth and development

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Second Messenger Systems

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activate G proteins
cAMP, IP3, DAG, Ca++
1st messenger - receptor - G Protein - Effector Protein - 2nd Messenger, G Protein couples receptor and effector

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Cyclic AMP (cAMP)

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second messenger, Adenyl Cyclase is the Effector, activates protein kinases, phosphorylates proteins (inhibit or stimulate)

31
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phosphodiesterase

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degrades cAMP into 5” AMP, blocking this with caffeine augments cAMP and Guanylyl Cyclase Analog (cGMP) effects

32
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Guanylyl Cyclase Analog (cGMP)

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responsible for vision

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IP3, DAG

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second messengers, Phospholipase C is the Effector, PIP2 converted into IP3+ DAG

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DAG

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activates protein kinases, phosphorylating proteins, mediates cell responses

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IP3

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makes ER membranes leaky to Ca++, increases cytosol Ca++, mediates cell responses

36
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Intracellular Ca++ is increased by

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G Proteins activating membrane Ca++ gates,
IP3 mediating the release of Ca++ from the ER,
active transport of Ca++ out is blocked by a 2nd messenger,
opening of voltage gated channels

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Calcium MoA

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  1. Ca++ bind to Calmodulin (changes protein shape, activation or inhibition)
  2. Ca++ binding to enzymes
  3. Ca++ binding to proteins (alters conformation and reactions)
  4. Ca++ mediates neurotransmitter release
38
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caffeine

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worlds most widely consumed psychoactive drug, 90% of adults each day use caffiene

39
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caffeine Methylxanthine

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coffee, tea

40
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caffeine Theobromine and Theophylline

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chocolate and tea
Theobromine family = vasodilators for the brain

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caffeine MoA

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blocks Adenosine receptors, inhibits Acetylcholinesterase, Blocks phosphodiesterase (increases cAMP), stimulates neurotransmitters(ACh, E, NE, DOPA, Sero)

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Adenosine

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neuromodulating agent, downregulates CNS activity, can accumulate and trigger sleep

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