Topic 1 - How Drugs Work Flashcards

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Lock and Key Analogy (Endogenous Ligand)

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Receptor = Lock
Endogenous Ligand = Key

Ligand fits into Receptor, can “turn” activating the receptor

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Lock and Key Analogy (Drug)

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Drug = Similar Shaped Key

Drug mimics the Endogenous Ligand, can also fit into, “turn” and activate the receptor

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Lock and Key Analogy (Antagonists)

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Antagonist = Pencil

Blocks drug from entering the receptor and preventing it from activating receptor

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Lock and Key Analogy
(Positive Allosteric)

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Positive Allosteric Modulators = Oil

Increases drugs ability to respond by making it respond faster

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Lock and Key Analogy
(Negative Allosteric)

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Negative Allosteric Modulators = Honey

Decreases drugs ability to respond by making it respond slower

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