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Major proteins involved in Exocytosis mechanism?
Synaptobrevin - presynaptic
synaptotagmin - presynaptic
Syntaxin - postsynaptic
SNAP-25
What are the family types of Botulinum Toxins
A, B, C1, C2, D, E, F,G
Which enzymes of the (bot. tox.) proteases family degrade SNAP-25
A,E
Which enzymes of the (bot. tox.) proteases family degrade Syntaxin
C1
Which enzymes of the (bot. tox.) proteases family degrade Synaptobrevin
B,D,F,G
Nicotine will affect simultaneously both sympathetic and parasympathetic systems by...
BP increase (Sympathetic).

Increase in peristaltic action in the colon (parasympathetic).

NA and adrenalin release (Nerves and adrenal gland).
Location and mechanism of M1 cholingeric receptors
Nerves; Gland cells in the stomach

↑IP3, DAG
Location and mechanism of M3 cholingeric receptors
Smooth muscle - contract (Colon, bladder, bronchus)
Secretory glands (saliva, sweat)
Endothelial cells - NO synth. & release --> dilation

IP3, DAG ↑, via Gq

↑IP3, DAG
Location and mechanism of M5 cholingeric receptors
Nerves in the CNS
(Positive presynaptic feedback)
--> ca release

↑IP3, DAG
Location and mechanism of M2 cholingeric receptors
Heart muscle - Open K channels --> K efflux --> hyperpol.

Nerves - GPCR (Gi) , presynaptic neg. feedback - ↓ cAMP
Location and mechanism of M4 cholingeric receptors
Nerves CNS
↓ cAMP
(Presynaptic neg. feedback) Open K channels G-protein gated channel
Location and mechanism of Nn cholingeric receptors
ANS gangleons
CNS gangleons
Open Na/K channels (ligand gated channel)
Location and mechanism of Nm cholingeric receptors
NMJ

Open Na/K channels ligand gated channel
Cholinergic nicotinic receptor (skeletal muscle) - unique subunit?
ε
Cholinergic nicotinic receptor (neurons) - unique subunit?
γ, β
Cotransmitters accompanying ACh and function?
ATP - actiavtes purinergic receptors P2y at the edge of the cholinergic nerve and inhibits Ach release.

VIP- vasoactive intestinal peptide
Stored in separate vesicles in certain cholinergic neurons and is released with Ach.
Acts on smooth muscles and causes their relaxation
Action of VIP and ACh in salivary gland
ATP - saliva secretion

VIP - blood vessel relaxation in gland
Cholinergic Muscarinic agonists affect:
* Internal organs similar to the effects
of the parasympathetic system

* Blood vessels uniquely (there is no usual
innervation of cholinergic neurons)

* Sweat glands similar to eccrine glands
effect of the sympathetic nervous system

* CNS (in case the agent crosses the BBB)
Effects of muscarinic agonists on these parts of the eye (M3)
1) Iris-circular m.
2) ciliary m.
3) lacrimal glands
1) Miosis (a reduction in pupil size)-contraction

2) Accommodation of focus for near vision (cyclospasm.)

3) Secretion
Effects of muscarinic agonists on these parts of the heart (M2)
Dec. HR (K channel, hyperpolarization)

Dec. AV electrical conduction
Effects of muscarinic agonists on Blood Vessels EC (M3)
Synthesis and release of NO

Vasodilatation
Effects of muscarinic agonists on saliva glands (M3)
Secretion
Effects of muscarinic agonists on bronchiolar smooth muscle (M3)
Contracts
What are the side effects of Anti-muscarinic agents
Dry mouth, swallowing difficulties
Cycloplegia and mydriasis – Blurred Vision
Urinary retention
Constipation
Dry reddish skin
Increased heart rate (tachycardia)
Reduced gastric acid secretion
“Atropine Fever” –increase in body temperature (specially in children)
Hallucinations and confusion
What is the treatment for the side effects of Anti-muscarinic agents
Physostigmine (Assarin)
Clinical use of muscarinic antagonist
Diagnostics in Ophthalmology Atropine (Atrospan)

Treatment in GI disorders (Irritable bowl syndrome, IBS)-Spasm in colon and bile– Atropine (Spasmalgin)

Asthma Ipratropium Bromide (Aerovent)

Treatment of bradycardia (during surgery)- Atropine

Incontinence– (no control on urine) Tolterodine (Dertozitol)

Treatment for Nerve gas toxicity Atropine+ TMB-4
Toxogonine+ Atropine+Benactizine=TAB
effects on the eye of ATROPINE
Relaxed sphincter muscle of the iris - mydriasis

Relaxed ciliary muscle -cycloplegia
Time of effect of Edrophonium
5-15 min
Time of effect of Physostigmine
0.5-2 hrs
Time of effect of Pyridostigmine
3-6 hrs
Indirect cholinergic agonists effects:
Parasympathetic effects:
Heart- decrease rate
Bronchioles- contracts
Colon- Inc. activity- secretion
Bladder- Increases activity- secretion

Sympathetic effects:
Sweat glands (Eccrine)- Sweat increase
No changes in blood pressure

NMJ- Contraction
List Reversible - ANTICHOLINESTERASES
Short Acting: Edrophonium

Med. Acting:
- Physostigmine (Eserine)
- Neostigmine
- Pyridostigmine
Drug used to diagnose myasthenia gravis?
Edrophonium (Tensilon)
Drug used in TX of myasthenia gravis?
Pyridostigmine (Mestinon)
AChE reactivators-OXIMES
Trimedoxime bromide (TMB-4) =Dipiroxime

Toxogonine = Obidoxime
Side effects and overdose effects of these drugs (AChE reactivators-OXIMES)
Side effects:
Weakness, nausea, Tachycardia, dizziness

Overdose: Inhibition of AChE blocks NMJ
Nicotine effects
Increases parasympathetic activities:
Contracts colon
Contracts bladder
Contracts Bronchioles

Increases sympathetic activities:
Contracts blood vessels
Tachycardia (changes to bradycardia)

Skeletal muscles:
Increases contraction

CNS
Increases alertness
Stimulation of respiratory system
Nicotine toxicity
Hypertension (blood pressure decreases within a relative short time)
Arrhythmias
Convulsions
Respiratory interruptions
TX of nicotine toxicity
Artificial respiration

Atropine to reduce the parasympathetic effects

Diazepam (Valium) To stop convulsions
Effect of Tubocurarine (Currarin)
NMJ blocker

Effect 1-2 hours

Causes histamine release from mast cells
Clinical uses of NMJ blockers include:
1. Easing intubations
2. Relaxing skeletal m. during surgery
3. Easing invasive tests
4. During electroshock therapy to depressive tests, to ease convulsions
Drug that inhibits synthesis of noradrenaline
α-methyltyrosine - Inhibits tyrosine hydroxylase (not in clinical use)
Drug that inhibits storage of noradrenaline in vesicles
Reserpine - Inhibits the transporter of neoradrenaline in vesicles
Catecholamine increase affects:
In the CNS:
1) Mood (dopamine and NA increase) (cocaine “high”, “rush”)
2) Wakefulness & Concentration
3) Loss of appetite
4) Stimulant (motor & mental)
In the Periphery:
Inc. levels of NA, causing:
5) Tachycardia, inc. BP
6) Toxicity (O.D.):
Cardiac arrhythmias and critical hypertension
CNS convulsions
Do Amphetamine, Ephedrine, Tyramine and Methylphenidate cross BBB?
Yes
What metabolizes Tyramine? (MAO/COMT)
MAO

NOT COMT
What metabolizes amphetamine, ephedrine? (MAO/COMT)
MAO
α1 location and mechanism
SM in blood vessels

Increases IP3 and DAG, which raises Ca concentrations and contractility
α2 location and mechanism
Adrenergic nerves, vasomotor center

Decreases cAMP, which opens K channels, hyperpolarizing the cell
β1 location and mechanism
Cardiac muscle

Increases cAMP, leading to an increase in Ca and contractility
β2 location and mechanism
SM on internal organs

Increases cAMP
β3 location and mechanism
Fat Cells

Inc. cAMP
Effects of α1 receptors
1. Raise blood pressure, due to contraction of smooth muscle on most blood vessels
2. Contract the bladder sphincter to retain urine
3. Dilate pupils (mydriasis) by contracting radial muscle of iris
4. Contract pilomotor muscles on hair follicles
Effects of α2 receptors
1. Inhibit noradrenaline release from presynaptic cells
2. Decrease sympathetic activity
3. Cause contraction of some blood vessels
And example of an α2 agonists is Clonidine (α-methyldopa), which is used to treat hypertension and drug withdrawal (for addicts). Side effects include platelet aggregation, inhibition of fat decomposition, inhibition of insulin release, and sweating.
Effects of β1 receptors
1. Increase heart rate and contractility
2. Increase renin release in the kidneys
Effects of β2 receptors
1. Stimulate relaxation of the smooth muscle in the blood vessels, bladder, bronchi, and uterus
2. Increase glycogenolysis and K+ uptake in smooth muscle
i. Overactivity may result in a tremor
3. Stimulate glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis in the liver
4. Stimulate insulin secretion
Effects of β3 receptors
Inc. lipolysis
Cotransmitters with NE
ATP
NeuropeptideY-NPY
Receptor targeted:Noradrenaline
α1, α2, β1>>β2
Receptor targeted: Adrenaline
α1, α2, β1, β2

clinical use: Prolongation of anesthetic activity
Receptor targeted: Isoprenaline
β1, β2
Receptor targeted: Pseudoephedrine
α1, α2

Use: The common cold (runny nose)
Receptor targeted: Phenylephrine
α1>>α2
Receptor targeted:Clonidine
α2>>α1

Use: HT
Receptor targeted: Salbutamol
β2>>β1

Use: Asthma
Receptor targeted: Dobutamine
β1>β2

Use; Angina
Receptor targeted: Dopamine
D1, D2>>β>>α
Adrenergic agonists effect on blood pressure
1) α1
2) β1
3) β2
α1: vasoconstriction, inc. TPR, inc. BP

β1: inc. HR, inc SV, inc. CO, inc. BP

β2: vasodilation, dec. TPR, dec. BP