Flashcards in Eicosanoids Deck (13):
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Enzyme that catalyzes the formation of histamine
Histidine-decarboxylase catalyzes the formation of histamine from L-histidine
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Where is histamine-decarboxylase located
• Mast cells, basophils, cells of the epidermis, cells in the gastric mucosa, neurons, cells of rapidly growing tissues (especially certain tumors)
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H1 receptor acts via
Gq: increases IP3 and DAG
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H2 receptor acts via
Gs: increases cAMP
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H3 receptor acts via
Gi: decreases cAMP
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H4 receptor acts via
Gi: decreases cAMP
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H1 receptor is predominantly found in _______ where it ____
1. blood vessels
2.
➢ vasodilation: decreases BP (via NO release)
➢ Bronchoconstriction (features of anaphylaxis)
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H2 receptor is predominantly found in _______ where it ____
stomach
2. stimulates gastric secretion
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H3 receptor is predominantly found in _______
presynaptic: brain, myenteric plexus, other neurons
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H4 receptor is predominantly found in _______
Eosinophils. neutrophils, CD4 T-cells
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Histamine Release Inhibitors
• Beta2-adrenoceptor agonists
• Theophylline
• Cromolyn sodium and nedocromil
• Glucocorticoids (IgE-dependent release)
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physiologic antagonists
Epinephrine (hence used in anaphylactic shock)
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