Nicotinics and AChE Flashcards
Where does ACh bind on Muscle nicotinic receptors
alpha - delta interface
or
alpha - epsilon interface
How many molecules of ACh are required to open a nicotinic ion channel?
2
Which nicotinic receoptor is Jim’s favorite?
Alpha7 homopentamer
Where does ACh bind on neuronal AChRs?
Homomeric: Alpha-Alpha interface
Heteromeric: Alpha-Beta interface
Alpha7 AChR homopentamer Ion selectivity and location
Ca++»_space; Na+
Brain and Ganglia
Alpha subunit primarily found in the brain
Alpha 2
Alpha subunit primarily found in ganglia
Alpha 3
Alpha subunit most common in CNS
Alpha 4
Alpha subunit primarily found in skeletal muscle
Alpha 1
Varenicline (Chantix)
Partial nicotinic agonist
Bupropion (Wellbutrin; Zyban)
DAT/NET blocker
Clonidine (Catapres)
Alpha2 agonist. Roll in smoking cessation?
Chantix concerning side effect
Major sleep disruptions, bad dreams, etc.
What makes a light cigarette?
More holes -> infuses more air -> less cough reflex -> deeper inhale
If you want to increase nicotine receptor density in the brain, would you give nAChR agonist or antagonist?
Trick question you could use either.