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Is M2 excitatory or inhibitory?
Is M2 excitatory or inhibitory?
Daniela
Wed Oct 09 2024
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I'm trying to understand the neurotransmitter M2 and its role in the nervous system. Specifically, I want to know if M2 is considered excitatory or inhibitory.
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Margherita
Fri Oct 11 2024
The M2 receptor is a distinct entity within the realm of cellular signaling. It belongs to the class of G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs), specifically those that are coupled to inhibitory G-proteins (Gi).
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Martina
Fri Oct 11 2024
The function of this receptor is intricately tied to its interaction with ligands, small molecules that bind to it and initiate a cascade of events.
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VoyagerSoul
Fri Oct 11 2024
Upon binding to its ligand, the M2 receptor activates the Gi protein, initiating a complex signaling pathway.
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Nicola
Fri Oct 11 2024
One of the key consequences of this activation is the inhibition of adenylate cyclase, an enzyme crucial for the production of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP).
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CherryBlossomGrace
Thu Oct 10 2024
cAMP is a second messenger molecule that plays a pivotal role in various cellular processes, including metabolism, gene expression, and cell growth.
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