Third Flashcards
Inflammatory compounds are all derived from_____________ which is broken down by _____________
membrane phospholipids
phospholipase
Phospholipase breaks down phospholipids to produce _____________
arachidonic acid
Arachidonic acid can enter two cycles…what are they?
lipoxygenase
cyclo-oxygenase
Leukotrienes are derived from what pathway?
lipoxygenase
Prostaglandins are derived from what pathway?
cyclo-oxygenase
Thomboxane are derived from what pathway?
cyclo-oxygenase
Prostacyclin are derived from what pathway?
cyclo-oxygenase
Prostacyclins counteract the action of _____________
thromboxanes
LTB4 is involved in ___________
chemotaxis
hyperalgesia
LCT4, LTD4, LTE4 are involved in _______________
bronchoconstriction
edema
*produced in asthma
Zafirlukast, montelukast block activity of which leukotrienes?
LCT4, LTD4, LTE 4
Acetaminophen is _______________ an NSAID
NOT
*tylenole ?
Is aspirin an NSAID?
yep
Is acetaminophen an NSAID?
nope
MOA of NSAIDs
blocks cyclo-oxygenase pathway
*cox 1 and cox 2
What are the selective COX2 inhibitors?
celecoxib
rofecoxib
Why would you prefer selective cox2 inhibitors over common nsaids?
COX1 remains intact, allowing for the production of gastric cytoprotection
COX1 pathway is known as the ___________ pathway
constitutive physiologically active (always on) -gastric protection
COX2 pathway is known as the ____________pathway
inducible
Why would the COX2 pathway be turned on?
it kickstarts the inflammatory process, including pain
makes you mores sensitive to pain
What turns of COX2 pathway?
glucocorticoids
NSAIDs
growth factors, gut peptides
COX 2 inhibitors
_____________is located predominantly located in the vascular endothelium
prostacyclin
PGI2
TxA2 is found ________________
in the platelets
What are the main effects of PGI2?
vasodilation
inhibition of platelet aggregation