Dopaminergic Flashcards
D1/D5 family are located where and are coupled with what G-protein?
Postsynaptic, Gs activation of adenylate cyclase, cAMP increase.
D2/D3/D4 are located where and are coupled with what G-protein?
Pre and post synaptic. Gi, inhibit adenylate cyclase, decrease cAMP
What is the alpha rotamer, and what selectivity does it have?
Meta hydroxy group and basic nitrogen group are on the same side. Non-selective D agonist.
What is the beta rotamer and what is the selectivity?
Meta hydroxy group and basic nitrogen group are on opposite sides. D2 agonist > D1 agonist selectivity.
How is dopamine activity terminated, which is primary mechanism?
Primarily by reuptake by active transporter located on presynaptic. Second by metabolism by MAO or COMT.
What does dopamine control in the basal ganglia?
Particularly in the nigrostriatal pathway, posture, muscle tone, movement coordination. Lack of DA cause EPS.
What does dopamine do in the mesolimbic system?
Control behavior and emotion
What does dopamine do in the tuberoinfunibular system?
Decreases prolactin release.
What does dopamine do in the mesoaccumbens pathway?
Controls locomotor functions.
What drus affect the biosynthesis of dopoamine?
A-methyltyrosine = inhibits tyrosine hydroxylase Carbidopa= inhibits LAAAD by reacting to pyridoxal
What drug affects the storage of dopamine?
Amantadine( looks like a cube)
It increases dopamine release, decreases reuptake.
What drugs affect the release of dopamine?
Y-butyrolactone(OH——–carboxylic acid)
Mimics GABA, decreases dopamine release.
Describe the non-selective agonists.
Mimic alpha rotamer(same side basic nitrogen and meta hydroxy)
4 cyclic, with 1 catechol
Br to 4 cyclic linked by amide to 3 cyclic
Describe the D2 selective agonists
Mimic the beta rotamer(meta hydroxy and basic nitrogen opposite sides)
Frog and 1-legged frog
What are the uses for dopamine agonists?
Parkinson’s disease
What are the uses for dopamine antagonists?
Antipsychotics , depression, bipolar disorder
Describe the phenothiazine system.
C-1, C-4 needs to be empty
C-2 EWG required for activity.
N-10 unbranched, otherwise decrease potency