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Serotonergic Systems and Receptors Flashcards

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Seratonergic neurons project from a number of locations in the brainstem and innervate the entire forebrain. Most interesting are located in the

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raphe nuclei (~165,000 seratonergic cells

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Caudal raphe nuclei Seratonergic projections to

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the cerebellum and descending projections to the spinal cord.

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Seratonergic projections to the cerebellum and descending projections to the spinal cord. mediate

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sensory, motor, and autonomic functions of 5-HT

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Rostral raphe nuclei Ventral projections to

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basal ganglia, substantia nigra, VTA, limbic system and cortex.

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Rostral raphe nuclei Dorsal projections to

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midbrain (tegmentum and tectum).

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Rostral raphe nuclei Cerebellar projections to

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cerebellar cortex and deep cerebellar nuclei

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para-chloroamphetamine, MDMA both have

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neurotoxic effects selectively on seratonergic pathways

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MDMA is

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neurotoxic at high doses or via microinjection

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5,7-dihydroxytryptamine (5,7-DHT) is a

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BBB impermeable selective toxin that can induce robust serotonergic injury

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Seratonergic lesions produce

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deficits in food intake, reproductive behaviour, pain sensitivity, anxiety, learning, memory, and motor function

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Microelectrodes implanted into the dorsal raphe nuclei in free moving cats

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While awake a steady firing pattern is observed Sudden sensory stimulus causes an abrupt cessation of output from the dorsal raphe nuclei

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Seratonergic firing patterns in the dorsal raphe suggests

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activity during repetitive movement, Proposed to suppress sensory processing and facilitate repetitive tasks

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5-HT is colloquially thought to contribute to

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happiness, Antidepressants target 5-HT reuptake and improve mood

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5-HT binding capacity has been suggested to correlate with tendency towards

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spirituality

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5-HT1 – GPCR – Gi

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(↓ cAMP, GIRK)

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5-HT2 – GPCR – Gq/11

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(PLC, ↑ Ca2+)

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5-HT3

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Ligand gated Na+ and K+ channel

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5-HT4 – GPCR – Gs

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(↑ cAMP)

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5-HT5 – GPCR – Gi

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(↓ cAMP , GIRK)

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5-HT6 – GPCR – Gs

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(↑ cAMP)

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5-HT7 – GPCR – Gs

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(↑ cAMP)

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5-HT1A Agonists

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Buspirone, Cannabidiol - partial agonist)

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Agonists at 5-HT1A cause

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hyperphagia

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Agonists decrease 5-HT release
Prevents

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attenuation of appetite

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5-HT1A Concentrated in

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hippocampus, amygdala, and septum

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Agonists at 5-Inhibitory neurotransmitter

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Signals through Giα to inhibit adenylate cyclase
Signals through Gβγ to specialized inhibitory K+-channels (GIRK – G-protein coupled inward rectifying K+-channel)

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WAY-100,635

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Experimental selective 5HT1A receptor agonist

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WAY-100,635 used as

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as a PET ligand to identify 5HT1A receptors in the human brain

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Spirituality

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Proposed 5-HT system was the source of individual variation in spiritual zeal

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30
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5-HT1B and 1D

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Inhibitory through cAMP and GIRK

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1B not expressed in

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humans, instead there are two 1D variants (1Dα and 1Dβ)

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5-HT1B and 1D are found

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on intracranial blood vessels

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5-HT1B and 1D Agonists include

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anti-migraine medicationq

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anti-migraine medication

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Sumatripan (Imitrex) agonized 1B and 1D receptors

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Migraine pathogenesis

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Cortical spreading depression Expanding pulse of activity followed by hypoactivity

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migraines often originate

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originates in occipital cortex (causing perception of auras)

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Migraine pathogenesis - Cortical spreading depression accompanied by

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constrictions in blood flow

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Reactive vasodilation causes

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Reactive vasodilation causes pain

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Sensory fibers release vasodilating peptides
Peptides promote a sterile inflammatory response
Inflammation causes sensitization of sensory fibers of the dura mater and meningeal blood vessels which are well innervated by pain fibers

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5-HT modulates

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neuropeptide release

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5HT1D receptors are

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inhibitory

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Agonists of 5HT1D inhibit release of

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vasodilating peptides

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Agonists of 5HT1D inhibit release of vasodilating peptides

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Promotes vasoconstriction rather than vasodilation

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Agonists of 5HT1D inhibit release of vasodilating peptides
Promotes vasoconstriction rather than vasodilation Leads to

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decreased excitation of trigeminal nerve and decreased effect on nausea centres

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5-HT2 receptor family

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Gqα signal to PLC resulting in increased Ca2+ and PKC activation

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5-HT2 receptor family Mostly function as

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postsynaptic receptors

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5-HT2 receptor family High densities in

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nucleus accumbens, striatum, cortex (esp. frontal)

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5HT2A Experimental agonists DOI

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DOI administration to rodents leads to a characteristic head twitch (brief and periodic)

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Antagonists of 5HT2A

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ketanserin, clozapine (Cozaril) and risperadone (Risperdal)

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ketanserin

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antihypertensive and useful as a PET radioligand for 5HT2A receptors

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Atypical antipsychotics

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clozapine (Cozaril) and risperadone (Risperdal)

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Psychedelics affecting 5HT2 receptors

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LSD, mescaline, psilocybin are all agonists at 5HT2 receptors (particularly 5HT2A)

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5HT2A agonists are considered

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potent hallucinogens

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5-HT2B and 2C receptors affect appetite

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fenfluramine (norfenfluramine) is an agonist for 5-HT2B and 5HT2C (and 2A at sufficient dose)

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Lorcaserin (Belviq)

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is a specific agonist for 5-HT2C and anorectic drug in limited use to treat obesity

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5-HT2C is also expressed in the

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choroid plexus and regulates CSF composition and volume in response to 5-HT in the CSF

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5-HT2C in the amygdala is

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anxiogenic and proposed to be the cause of acute side effects of SSRIs

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5-HT3 receptors

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only 5-HT ligand-gated ion channel

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5HT3 receptors are expressed in the

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chemoreceptor trigger zone and in the gut

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Agonists of 5-HT3 receptors are

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vomit inducing

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Agonists of 5-HT3

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2-methyl-5-HT

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Antagonists of 5-HT3 receptors are

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anti-emetic

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Ondasetron (Zofran)

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is a prescription anti-emetic used to treat chemotherapy-related nausea

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Subdivisions of the DRN have been implicated in

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anxiety, panic, and mood disorders

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anxiety in the Dorsal Raphe nucleus

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DRN, dorsal part (DRD)
DRN, caudal part (DRC)

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Panic in the Dorsal Raphe nucleus

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DRN, ventrolateral (DRVL)
ventrolateral periaqueductal gray (VLPAG)

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Serotonergic neurons in the DRN are active in response to

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anxiogenic stimuli

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Serotonergic neurons in the DRN are active in response to anxiogenic stimuli Anxiogenic agents

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(caffeine) increase activity

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Social defeat paradigms increase

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DRN activity

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DRD activated in

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fear-potentiated startle

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DRC activated by

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unpredictable noise stress

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Antidepressants targeting serotonergic neurotransmission are effective

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anxiolytics

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Antidepressants targeting serotonergic neurotransmission are effective anxiolytics

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MAOI, TCA antidepressants are highly effective but with severe side effects

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Antidepressants targeting serotonergic neurotransmission are effective anxiolytics ones with fewer side effects

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SSRI and SNRI are effective and well tolerated

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5-HT depletion (via tryptophan depletion)

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increases depressive symptoms

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5-HT1A receptors function primarily as

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autoreceptors

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Autoreceptors

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drive negative feedback to inhibit 5HT release

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5-HT1A agonists are effective

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anxiolytics

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5-HT1A agonists are effective anxiolytics

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Cannabidiol (5-HT1A partial agonist)
Buspirone (5-HT1A partial agonist)

80
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Polymorphisms of the 5-HT1A receptor gene

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are implicated in risk of depression and anxiety
Predicts poor response to SSRI therapy

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In the presence of SSRI antidepressants 5-HT is

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broadly increased

82
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In the basolateral amygdala

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5-HT activates 5-HT2C receptors

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5-HT2C activation is

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anxiogenic

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5-HT2C receptors are

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downregulated slowly with SSRI use

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In the basolateral amygdala 5-HT activates 5-HT2C receptors Proposed to play a role in the

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early anxiety and depression in initial SSRI use

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