Dopaminergic and Serotonergic (Exam 1) Flashcards
Serotonergic
Serotonin Neurotransmitter
Serotonin
Monoamine found in CNS and enterochromaffin cells
Serotonergic receptors
5HT1-5HT7
Dopaminergic
Dopamine Neurotransmitter
Dopamine
Monoamine neurotransmitter found in brain, adrenal medulla, and GI tract
Dopaminergic Receptors
D1-D5
Indolamines
Serotonin, melatonin
MAO-A
Norepinephrine and serotonin breakdown
MAO-B
Dopamine breakdown
Serotonin 5HT1 (A, B, D, E, F, P) Receptors
Gi
Serotonin 5HT2 (A, B, C) Receptors
Gq
Serotonin 5HT3 (A, B, C, D, E) Receptors
LGIC (mostly Na+)
Serotonin 5HT4 Receptors
Gs
Serotonin 5HT5 (A) Receptors
Gi
Serotonin 5HT6 Receptors
Gs
Serotonin 5HT7 Receptors
Gs
Tryptophan
Synthesizes 5HT
5-HIAA
Major metabolite of serotonin excreted in urine
SERT (Serotonin Transporter)
Reuptake into presynaptic terminal
Where are 5HT1 receptors located?
Presynaptically as autoreceptors
CNS Serotonin
Tryptophan actively transported into brain by LAT1 to synthesize serotonin
PNS Serotonin
Synthesized by enterochromaffin cells of GI tract
How is serotonin in the brain produced?
By neurons originating in raphe nuclei
Serotonin signaling in the brain is important for (5)
Mood Regulation
Eating Behaviors
Emetic Response
Cognition
Sleep-wake
Mood Regulation
Reduction in serotonergic signaling may lead to depression
Activation of 5HT2A Receptors
Causes hallucinations/delusions
Eating behaviors
Drugs that enhance serotonergic signaling may cause weight gain
5HT2 agonists can lead to weight loss