Lecture 6 (Respiration) Flashcards
What do each of these receptors do? (3)
Gq
Gs
Gi
Gq receptors linked to contraction
Gs linked to relaxation
Gi oppose relaxation process
Describe the process of smooth muscle contraction? (5)
- Increase in intracellular calcium
-Binds to calmodulin
-You have activated calcium calmodulin which activates MLCK
-MLCK phosphorylates myosin chain which causes contraction
-Smooth muscle remain contracted while MLCK is phosphorylated
How do you reverse smooth muscle contraction?
MLCP relaxes smooth muscle
(doesn’t reverse with less calcium)
What are the 3 classes of Gq receptor? (3)
M3 Muscarinic receptors
H1 Histamine receptors
BK bradykinin receptors (g protein coupled)
What are the 3 classes of Gq receptor? (3)
M3 Muscarinic receptors
H1 Histamine receptors
BK bradykinin receptors (g protein coupled)
What happens when agonist binds to receptor (Gq)? (3)
-Agonist binds to receptor, activates G protein
-Leads to stimulated phospholipase C
-Which breaks down PIP2 into DAG and IP3
What are the short term effects after agonist binds to receptor (Gq)? (5)
Short term effects ->
-Muscle contraction, IP3 will act on IP3 receptors leads to release of calcium
-From the source calcium binding to calmodulin
-Activation of MLCK and contraction of the muscle
-We reduce the airway diameter
-Increases resistance of airflow makes it harder to breathe
(More effort required for breathing)
What are the long term effects after agonist binds to receptor (Gq)? (2)
Long term effects ->
-DAG stimulates protein kinase C
-Protein kinase C has longer term effects on muscle cell which leads to remodelling of airway smooth muscle
What happens when agonist binds to receptor (Gs)? (8)
-Stimulation of adenylate cyclase
-Camp is then formed
-This activates protein kinase A which has various effect on cell
-One of the effects is stimulation of potassium channels
-Potassium efflux into cell, hyperpolarized membrane, makes membrane potential away from voltage calcium channels opening
-Inhibits MLCK, activation of MLCP
-Diameter increases
-Decreases in resistance to airflow, so easier to breathe
What are the long term effects of agonist binding to Gs?
-Inhibit remodeling growth, of muscle cells
Explain the control of airway smooth muscle via Gi? (4)
-Activation of Gi receptors leads to inhibition of Adenylate Cyclase
-Knock on effect of this is to counteract the stimulatory effect of Gs activation
-Opposes the relaxation of the smooth muscle
-Also inhibits the BK potassium channel
What receptors act through Gi pathway?
M2 Muscarinic receptors
Where do you find M2 receptors?
On post ganglionic nerve fibers
What receptors are found on blood vessels?
M3
What receptors are found on smooth muscle cells?
M3 (some may have M2)