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The dopamine receptors are members of the G protein-coupled receptors superfamily with seven transmembrane domains. Dopamine receptors have five subtypes, D 1 through D 5, the subtypes can be divided into two subclasses due to their mechanism of action on adenylate cyclase enzyme, D 1-like receptors (D 1 and D 5) and D 2-like receptors (D 2, D ...
A dopamine molecule consists of a catechol structure (a benzene ring with two hydroxyl side groups) with one amine group attached via an ethyl chain. [14] As such, dopamine is the simplest possible catecholamine, a family that also includes the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and epinephrine. [15]
The mechanisms of sympathomimetic drugs can be direct-acting (direct interaction between drug and receptor), such as α-adrenergic agonists, β-adrenergic agonists, and dopaminergic agonists; or indirect-acting (interaction not between drug and receptor), such as MAOIs, COMT inhibitors, release stimulants, and reuptake inhibitors that increase the levels of endogenous catecholamines.
The existence of multiple types of receptors for dopamine was first proposed in 1976. [3] [4] There are at least five subtypes of dopamine receptors, D 1, D 2, D 3, D 4, and D 5. The D 1 and D 5 receptors are members of the D 1-like family of dopamine receptors, whereas the D 2, D 3 and D 4 receptors are members of the D 2-like family.
It is unclear if dopamine is safe to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. [4] At low doses dopamine mainly triggers dopamine receptors and β1-adrenergic receptors while at high doses it works via α-adrenergic receptors. [4] Dopamine was first synthesized in a laboratory in 1910 by George Barger and James Ewens in England. [8]
Cabergoline is a dopamine agonist. It works to reduce the amount of prolactin in the body by telling dopamine receptors to cut back, which can help to improve these symptoms. It’s also sometimes ...
Apomorphine's R-enantiomer is an agonist of both D 1 and D 2 dopamine receptors, with higher activity at D 2. [ 7 ] [ 12 ] The members of the D 2 subfamily, consisting of D 2 , D 3 , and D 4 receptors, are inhibitory G protein–coupled receptors .
Cabergoline is a long-acting dopamine D 2 receptor agonist. In-vitro rat studies show a direct inhibitory effect of cabergoline on the prolactin secretion in the lactotroph cells of the pituitary gland and cabergoline decreases serum prolactin levels in reserpinized rats.