Final Flashcards
The endocrine system:
The endocrine and nervous systems are the major controllers
of the flow of information between different cells and tissues.
Endocrine and neurotransmitter cells synthesize hormones and
release them by specialized secretory pathways.
The hormones act on the producer cell (autocrine) or on neighboring
target cells including neurotransmitter cells, without entering the circulation
(juxtacrine and paracrine).
They may go to the target cell through the circulation (hormonal).
Neurotransmitter cells release neurotransmitters from nerve terminals.
The same neurotransmitters can be released to act as hormones
through the synaptic junctions or directly by the cell.
The endocrine system:
The endocrine and nervous systems are the major controllers
of the flow of information between different cells and tissues.
Endocrine and neurotransmitter cells synthesize hormones and
release them by specialized secretory pathways.
The hormones act on the producer cell (autocrine) or on neighboring
target cells including neurotransmitter cells, without entering the circulation
(juxtacrine and paracrine).
They may go to the target cell through the circulation (hormonal).
Neurotransmitter cells release neurotransmitters from nerve terminals.
The same neurotransmitters can be released to act as hormones
through the synaptic junctions or directly by the cell.
Chemical classification of hormones
Hormone synthesis:
Protein hormone production often does not require special machinery.
Growth hormone, prolactin, and PTH are produced similarly to other secreted proteins.
Some Peptide hormones (insulin, ACTH, and glucagons) are produced by cleavage of a larger protein.
Other hormones with specific structures are generated by specialized enzymes.
Thyroid hormone is produced by iodination and coupling of tyrosine residues
of thymoglobulin,
Steroid hormones are produced from cholesterol.
Chemical classification of hormones
Hormone synthesis:
Protein hormone production often does not require special machinery.
Growth hormone, prolactin, and PTH are produced similarly to other secreted proteins.
Some Peptide hormones (insulin, ACTH, and glucagons) are produced by cleavage of a larger protein.
Other hormones with specific structures are generated by specialized enzymes.
Thyroid hormone is produced by iodination and coupling of tyrosine residues
of thymoglobulin,
Steroid hormones are produced from cholesterol.
Mechanisms of hormone secretion:
Hormones: are released by endocrine glands and transported through the
bloodstream to tissues where they bind to specific receptor molecules and
regulate target tissue function.
Endocrine: It is internal secretion of hormones into the circulation to convey
information to target cells.
Exocrine: It is secretion outside the circulation, e.g., sweat glands or ducts that lead into the gastrointestinal tract.
Paracrine: When hormones act on neighboring hormone-producing cells or non- hormone-producing cells, e.g.: actions of sex steroids in the ovary.
Autocrine: When hormone acts on receptors located on the same cell.
Autocrine actions may be important in promoting unregulated growth of cancer cells.
Intracrine: Hormones can also act inside the cell without being released, an
intracrine effect.
Example: insulin can inhibit its own release from pancreatic islet B cells
and somatostatin can inhibit its own release from pancreatic D cells.
Mechanisms of hormone secretion:
Hormones: are released by endocrine glands and transported through the
bloodstream to tissues where they bind to specific receptor molecules and
regulate target tissue function.
Endocrine: It is internal secretion of hormones into the circulation to convey
information to target cells.
Exocrine: It is secretion outside the circulation, e.g., sweat glands or ducts that lead into the gastrointestinal tract.
Paracrine: When hormones act on neighboring hormone-producing cells or non- hormone-producing cells, e.g.: actions of sex steroids in the ovary.
Autocrine: When hormone acts on receptors located on the same cell.
Autocrine actions may be important in promoting unregulated growth of cancer cells.
Intracrine: Hormones can also act inside the cell without being released, an
intracrine effect.
Example: insulin can inhibit its own release from pancreatic islet B cells
and somatostatin can inhibit its own release from pancreatic D cells.
Hormone interactions
Synergistic effects
When two or more hormones work together to produce a particular result, their effects are said to be synergistic.
Example: epinephrine and norepinephrine on the heart, each hormones separately produces an increase in cardiac rate.
Permissive effects
A hormone have a permissive effect on the action of a second hormone when it enhances the responsiveness of a target organ to the second hormone or when it increases the activity of the second hormone.
Example: Cortisol and catecholamines
Antagonistic effects
In some situations, the actions of one hormone antagonize the effects of another.
Example: insulin and glucagon.
Hormone interactions
Synergistic effects
When two or more hormones work together to produce a particular result, their effects are said to be synergistic.
Example: epinephrine and norepinephrine on the heart, each hormones separately produces an increase in cardiac rate.
Permissive effects
A hormone have a permissive effect on the action of a second hormone when it enhances the responsiveness of a target organ to the second hormone or when it increases the activity of the second hormone.
Example: Cortisol and catecholamines
Antagonistic effects
In some situations, the actions of one hormone antagonize the effects of another.
Example: insulin and glucagon.
Mechanism of action of hormones:
Hormones released by endocrine glands and transported through the
bloodstream to tissues by binding to specific receptor and regulate target
tissue function.
Some hormones bind cell surface receptors,
e.g., insulin, growth hormone, prolactin.
Some hormones bind to intracellular receptors that act in the nucleus,
e.g., steroids, thyroid hormone.
Mechanism of action of hormones:
Hormones released by endocrine glands and transported through the
bloodstream to tissues by binding to specific receptor and regulate target
tissue function.
Some hormones bind cell surface receptors,
e.g., insulin, growth hormone, prolactin.
Some hormones bind to intracellular receptors that act in the nucleus,
e.g., steroids, thyroid hormone.
1- G-protein coupled receptors ( Seven-transmembrane domain receptors)
G-proteins are guanosine triphosphate (GTP)-binding proteins that couple
receptors to adjacent effector molecules.
Are used in the adenylate cyclase, Ca2+_ Calmodulin, and inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate
(IP3) second messenger system.
*Binding of ligand to the receptor activates G proteins, which in turn act on effectors
such as adenylyl cyclase and phospholipase C and in that way initiate production of
second messengers with resultant influences on cell organization, or transcription.
They have intrinsic GTPase activity
they have 3 subunits: α, β, and γ
The α subunit can bind GDP or GTP. When GDP is bound to α subunit, the G protein
is inactive. When GTP is bound, the G protein is active.
G proteins are either stimulatory (Gs) or inhibitory (Gi). Stimulatory or inhibitory activity
resides in the α subunits, which are accordingly called (αs) and (αi).
*Mediate actions of catecholamines, prostaglandins, ACTH, glucagons, parathyroid hormone (PTH), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), and others.
1- G-protein coupled receptors ( Seven-transmembrane domain receptors)
G-proteins are guanosine triphosphate (GTP)-binding proteins that couple
receptors to adjacent effector molecules.
Are used in the adenylate cyclase, Ca2+_ Calmodulin, and inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate
(IP3) second messenger system.
*Binding of ligand to the receptor activates G proteins, which in turn act on effectors
such as adenylyl cyclase and phospholipase C and in that way initiate production of
second messengers with resultant influences on cell organization, or transcription.
They have intrinsic GTPase activity
they have 3 subunits: α, β, and γ
The α subunit can bind GDP or GTP. When GDP is bound to α subunit, the G protein
is inactive. When GTP is bound, the G protein is active.
G proteins are either stimulatory (Gs) or inhibitory (Gi). Stimulatory or inhibitory activity
resides in the α subunits, which are accordingly called (αs) and (αi).
*Mediate actions of catecholamines, prostaglandins, ACTH, glucagons, parathyroid hormone (PTH), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), and others.
G-protein coupled receptors ( Seven-transmembrane domain receptors)
They contain a surface-exposed amino-terminal domain followed by seven
transmembrane domains that span the lipid bilayer and a hydrophilic carboxyl
terminal domain that lies in the cytoplasm, these receptors are coupled to the
guanylyl nucleotide binding G proteins.
G-protein coupled receptors ( Seven-transmembrane domain receptors)
They contain a surface-exposed amino-terminal domain followed by seven
transmembrane domains that span the lipid bilayer and a hydrophilic carboxyl
terminal domain that lies in the cytoplasm, these receptors are coupled to the
guanylyl nucleotide binding G proteins.
2- Growth factor receptors:
contains an amino terminal surface exposed ligand-binding domain, a single
membrane-spanning domain, and a carboxyl terminal catalytic domain.
Growth factor receptors, including those for insulin, IGF and EGF, possess tyrosine kinase activity. Ligand binding results to activation of tyrosine kinase, and
autophosphorylation.
2- Growth factor receptors:
contains an amino terminal surface exposed ligand-binding domain, a single
membrane-spanning domain, and a carboxyl terminal catalytic domain.
Growth factor receptors, including those for insulin, IGF and EGF, possess tyrosine kinase activity. Ligand binding results to activation of tyrosine kinase, and
autophosphorylation.
3- Cytokine receptors: are part of a receptors that also mediate the actions of growth hormone (GH). This class contains a surface-exposed amino terminal domain that binds ligand, a single membrane-spanning domain, and a carboxyl terminal effector domain. GH receptors lack a tyrosine kinase domain, when GH bind to the receptor in the extracellular space (their mechanism of action is not perfectly understood ) but appears to involve the participation of signaling intermediates, like JAK2, a protein that possesses intrinsic tyrosine kinase activity. The association of JAK2 with the liganded GH receptor leads to change in JAK2 and activation of its tyrosine kinase catalytic activity. This, in turn, triggers downstream signaling events.
3- Cytokine receptors: are part of a receptors that also mediate the actions of growth hormone (GH). This class contains a surface-exposed amino terminal domain that binds ligand, a single membrane-spanning domain, and a carboxyl terminal effector domain. GH receptors lack a tyrosine kinase domain, when GH bind to the receptor in the extracellular space (their mechanism of action is not perfectly understood ) but appears to involve the participation of signaling intermediates, like JAK2, a protein that possesses intrinsic tyrosine kinase activity. The association of JAK2 with the liganded GH receptor leads to change in JAK2 and activation of its tyrosine kinase catalytic activity. This, in turn, triggers downstream signaling events.
4- Ligand-regulated transporters (Guanylyl cyclase receptor)
can bind ligands and respond by opening the channel for ion flow.
In this case, the ion flux acts the second messenger, it increases nitric oxide synthases (NOS) , it leads to stimulation of soluble guanylyl cyclase (GC) activity. Subsequent elevations in cGMP activate cGMP -dependent protein kinase (PKG) and promote vasorelaxation.
4- Ligand-regulated transporters (Guanylyl cyclase receptor)
can bind ligands and respond by opening the channel for ion flow.
In this case, the ion flux acts the second messenger, it increases nitric oxide synthases (NOS) , it leads to stimulation of soluble guanylyl cyclase (GC) activity. Subsequent elevations in cGMP activate cGMP -dependent protein kinase (PKG) and promote vasorelaxation.
Nuclear receptors
Nuclear receptors mediate actions of steroid hormones, vitamin D, thyroid hormones,
retinoids, fatty acids and bile acids.
Nuclear receptors control gene expression by binding to DNA response elements
in the promoters of target genes or to other transcription factors.
Nuclear receptor is composed of three domains: 1- The amino terminal domain is the most variable and mediates effects on transcription. 2- The DNA-binding domain 3-The carboxyl terminal domain is also well conserved and mediates ligand binding, dimerization, and effect on transcription.
Nuclear receptors
Nuclear receptors mediate actions of steroid hormones, vitamin D, thyroid hormones,
retinoids, fatty acids and bile acids.
Nuclear receptors control gene expression by binding to DNA response elements
in the promoters of target genes or to other transcription factors.
Nuclear receptor is composed of three domains: 1- The amino terminal domain is the most variable and mediates effects on transcription. 2- The DNA-binding domain 3-The carboxyl terminal domain is also well conserved and mediates ligand binding, dimerization, and effect on transcription.
Steroid hormone and thyroid hormone mechanism:
1- Steroid or thyroid hormones diffuse across
the cell membrane of target cells and bind to
a cytosolic receptor and then to a nuclear receptor.
Binding to the nuclear receptor causes a
conformational change in the receptor,
which exposes a DNA-binding domain.
2- In the nucleus, the DNA-binding domain on
the receptor interacts with the hormone
regulatory elements of specific DNA.
Transcription is initiated and results in the
production of new mRNA.
3- mRNA is translated in the cytoplasm and
results in the production of specific proteins
that have physiologic actions.
Steroid hormone and thyroid hormone mechanism:
1- Steroid or thyroid hormones diffuse across
the cell membrane of target cells and bind to
a cytosolic receptor and then to a nuclear receptor.
Binding to the nuclear receptor causes a
conformational change in the receptor,
which exposes a DNA-binding domain.
2- In the nucleus, the DNA-binding domain on
the receptor interacts with the hormone
regulatory elements of specific DNA.
Transcription is initiated and results in the
production of new mRNA.
3- mRNA is translated in the cytoplasm and
results in the production of specific proteins
that have physiologic actions.
Chemical substance which is secreted by endocrine gland which carries some signal to target cell.
Chemical substance which is secreted by endocrine gland which carries some signal to target cell.
Endocrine
Secreted into blood stream
Endocrine
Secreted into blood stream
Hormone requires specific receptor
The type of receptor depends on the type of hormone
When hormone binds to its receptor it leads to stimulation of intracellular molecules in target cell
After activation of molecules then that target cell shows physiologic reaction to the hormone
Hormone requires specific receptor
The type of receptor depends on the type of hormone
When hormone binds to its receptor it leads to stimulation of intracellular molecules in target cell
After activation of molecules then that target cell shows physiologic reaction to the hormone
In general there are two groups of hormones
Protein hormones(amino acid/poly peptide hormones) which binds to cell surface receptor
On cell membrane
Protein can not pass through cell membrane since the structure of cell membrane is
In general there are two groups of hormones
Protein hormones(amino acid/poly peptide hormones) which binds to cell surface receptor
On cell membrane
Protein can not pass through cell membrane since the structure of cell membrane is
lipid bilayer Hormones which bind to nuclear receptor Located inside the nucleus Steroid hormones Precursor is cholesterol Aldosterone and cortisol Sex hormones(testosterone, androgen, progesterone, estrogen) Vitamin D Precursor is cholesterol T3 and T4 Precursor is iodine These can easily pass through cell membrane and they bind into the nuclear receptor
lipid bilayer Hormones which bind to nuclear receptor Located inside the nucleus Steroid hormones Precursor is cholesterol Aldosterone and cortisol Sex hormones(testosterone, androgen, progesterone, estrogen) Vitamin D Precursor is cholesterol T3 and T4 Precursor is iodine These can easily pass through cell membrane and they bind into the nuclear receptor
Different types of hormones
Exocrine glands
Sweat glands, salivary glands
Anything with a duct that open into a cavity and the contents are released into it
Endocrine
Into blood stream
Paracrine hormones
First hormone controls/regulates neighboring cell hormone secretion
Somatostatin in GI tract inhibits other hormone gastric secretion
In hypothalamus inhibits growth hormone secretion
(clinical point) synthetic somatostatin is used for treatment of gigantism because it blocks the growth hormone
Autocrine hormones
Hormone controls its own secretion
Insulin gives itself feedback
Different types of hormones
Exocrine glands
Sweat glands, salivary glands
Anything with a duct that open into a cavity and the contents are released into it
Endocrine
Into blood stream
Paracrine hormones
First hormone controls/regulates neighboring cell hormone secretion
Somatostatin in GI tract inhibits other hormone gastric secretion
In hypothalamus inhibits growth hormone secretion
(clinical point) synthetic somatostatin is used for treatment of gigantism because it blocks the growth hormone
Autocrine hormones
Hormone controls its own secretion
Insulin gives itself feedback
(clinical point) synthetic somatostatin is used for treatment of gigantism because it blocks the growth hormone
(clinical point) synthetic somatostatin is used for treatment of gigantism because it blocks the growth hormone
(hormone interactions)
Sometimes two different hormones have similar functions
Glucagon and cortisol maintain the blood glucose level but different hormones
Sometimes some hormones can stimulate or inhibit other secretions
Prolactin suppresses the sex hormones to prevent menstruation during pregnancy
Antagonist
When hormone or synthetic hormone or drug recognizes natural hormone receptor then it binds to that receptor which blocks the natural hormone effect
Propranolol is beta 1 blocker
Antagonist to beta 1
(hormone interactions)
Sometimes two different hormones have similar functions
Glucagon and cortisol maintain the blood glucose level but different hormones
Sometimes some hormones can stimulate or inhibit other secretions
Prolactin suppresses the sex hormones to prevent menstruation during pregnancy
Antagonist
When hormone or synthetic hormone or drug recognizes natural hormone receptor then it binds to that receptor which blocks the natural hormone effect
Propranolol is beta 1 blocker
Antagonist to beta 1
Agonist
Synthetic hormone recognizes the natural hormone receptor and acts as the hormone
Synthetic growth hormone replacement for dwarfism
Replace the growth hormone to encourage growth
Agonist
Synthetic hormone recognizes the natural hormone receptor and acts as the hormone
Synthetic growth hormone replacement for dwarfism
Replace the growth hormone to encourage growth
Slide 6 mechanism of action
- When a ligand or hormone binds to its specific receptor
- Activates intracellular molecules
o Effector – first activated, mostly is g protein(alpha, beta and gamma subunits)
- After activation of effector then second messenger is activated
o Activation of some enzymes
o Phospholipids C
- Sometimes it leads to inhibition of second messenger
- This leads to activation of intracellular energy(CAMP – cyclic adenosine monophosphate)
- The target cell shows reaction to that hormone
- Intracellular and nuclear can be interchanged in wording
Slide 6 mechanism of action
- When a ligand or hormone binds to its specific receptor
- Activates intracellular molecules
o Effector – first activated, mostly is g protein(alpha, beta and gamma subunits)
- After activation of effector then second messenger is activated
o Activation of some enzymes
o Phospholipids C
- Sometimes it leads to inhibition of second messenger
- This leads to activation of intracellular energy(CAMP – cyclic adenosine monophosphate)
- The target cell shows reaction to that hormone
- Intracellular and nuclear can be interchanged in wording
Slide 7 - For test o Know the underlined o Adenylate cyclase to GTPase activity - The cell surface receptors have 4 types of receptors for proteins o G protein coupled receptors o Growth factor receptor o Cytokine receptors o Ligand-regulated transporters - For test o Know catecholamines Same as adrenaline and noradrenaline
Slide 7 - For test o Know the underlined o Adenylate cyclase to GTPase activity - The cell surface receptors have 4 types of receptors for proteins o G protein coupled receptors o Growth factor receptor o Cytokine receptors o Ligand-regulated transporters - For test o Know catecholamines Same as adrenaline and noradrenaline
Slide 9
- Insulin, IGF, and EGF
- The second messenger for growth factor is Tyrosine kinase
- Insulin can bind the growth factor receptor
Slide 9
- Insulin, IGF, and EGF
- The second messenger for growth factor is Tyrosine kinase
- Insulin can bind the growth factor receptor