Dopamine receptors: structure, characterization and functions

• Authors: J.B. Zawilska
• Languages of publication: PL

Abstracts

EN

Dopamine (DA) is an important neurotransmitter/neuromodulator that plays various functions within the body. In the central nervous system, DA is involved in the control of locomotion, cognition, emotion, neuroendocrine secretion and function of retinal cells. In the periphery, DA participates in the regulation of homeostasis, vascular tone and hormone secretion. The diverse physiological functions of DA are mediated by at least five distinct membrane bound receptors, i.e. D1 and D5 -members of D1 family, and D2, D3, D4 ? members of D2 family of DA receptors. All DA receptors belong to the superfamily of G-protein-coupled receptors. This survey summarizes current knowledge on the molecular and pharmacological characterization of DA receptors, their role in the regulation of various processes in an organism, and involvement in the therapy of several disorders, in particular in the treatment of Parkinson?s disease, schizophrenia, and hypertension.

Keywords

EN

CHARACTERIZATION; DOPAMINE RECEPTOR; FUNCTION; STRUCTURE

Discipline

• EXPERIMENTAL_BIOLOGY_&_MEDICINE: EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY & MEDICINE

• Publisher: Index Copernicus International
• Journal: Postępy Higieny i Medycyny Doświadczalnej
• Year: 2003
• Volume: 57
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 293-322

Contributors

author

J.B. Zawilska

• Document Type: ARTICLE
• Publication order reference: J.B. Zawilska, Zaklad Farmakodunamiki UM, ul. Muszynskiego 1, 90-151 Lodz, Poland