Serotonergic Systems and Receptors Flashcards
Seratonergic neurons project from a number of locations in the brainstem and innervate the entire forebrain. Most interesting are located in the
raphe nuclei (~165,000 seratonergic cells
Caudal raphe nuclei Seratonergic projections to
the cerebellum and descending projections to the spinal cord.
Seratonergic projections to the cerebellum and descending projections to the spinal cord. mediate
sensory, motor, and autonomic functions of 5-HT
Rostral raphe nuclei Ventral projections to
basal ganglia, substantia nigra, VTA, limbic system and cortex.
Rostral raphe nuclei Dorsal projections to
midbrain (tegmentum and tectum).
Rostral raphe nuclei Cerebellar projections to
cerebellar cortex and deep cerebellar nuclei
para-chloroamphetamine, MDMA both have
neurotoxic effects selectively on seratonergic pathways
MDMA is
neurotoxic at high doses or via microinjection
5,7-dihydroxytryptamine (5,7-DHT) is a
BBB impermeable selective toxin that can induce robust serotonergic injury
Seratonergic lesions produce
deficits in food intake, reproductive behaviour, pain sensitivity, anxiety, learning, memory, and motor function
Microelectrodes implanted into the dorsal raphe nuclei in free moving cats
While awake a steady firing pattern is observed Sudden sensory stimulus causes an abrupt cessation of output from the dorsal raphe nuclei
Seratonergic firing patterns in the dorsal raphe suggests
activity during repetitive movement, Proposed to suppress sensory processing and facilitate repetitive tasks
5-HT is colloquially thought to contribute to
happiness, Antidepressants target 5-HT reuptake and improve mood
5-HT binding capacity has been suggested to correlate with tendency towards
spirituality
5-HT1 – GPCR – Gi
(↓ cAMP, GIRK)
5-HT2 – GPCR – Gq/11
(PLC, ↑ Ca2+)
5-HT3
Ligand gated Na+ and K+ channel
5-HT4 – GPCR – Gs
(↑ cAMP)
5-HT5 – GPCR – Gi
(↓ cAMP , GIRK)
5-HT6 – GPCR – Gs
(↑ cAMP)
5-HT7 – GPCR – Gs
(↑ cAMP)
5-HT1A Agonists
Buspirone, Cannabidiol - partial agonist)
Agonists at 5-HT1A cause
hyperphagia
Agonists decrease 5-HT release
Prevents
attenuation of appetite
5-HT1A Concentrated in
hippocampus, amygdala, and septum
Agonists at 5-Inhibitory neurotransmitter
Signals through Giα to inhibit adenylate cyclase
Signals through Gβγ to specialized inhibitory K+-channels (GIRK – G-protein coupled inward rectifying K+-channel)
WAY-100,635
Experimental selective 5HT1A receptor agonist
WAY-100,635 used as
as a PET ligand to identify 5HT1A receptors in the human brain
Spirituality
Proposed 5-HT system was the source of individual variation in spiritual zeal
5-HT1B and 1D
Inhibitory through cAMP and GIRK
1B not expressed in
humans, instead there are two 1D variants (1Dα and 1Dβ)
5-HT1B and 1D are found
on intracranial blood vessels
5-HT1B and 1D Agonists include
anti-migraine medicationq
anti-migraine medication
Sumatripan (Imitrex) agonized 1B and 1D receptors