This article throws light upon the four main types of receptors. The types are: 1. Receptors for Fast Neurotransmitters 2. Receptor for many Hormones and Slow Transmitters 3. Receptors for Insulin and Various Growth-Factors 4. Steroid Receptors. Type # 1. Receptors for Fast Neurotransmitters: These are coupled directly to an ion- channel. These receptors are involved mainly in fast synaptic [...]
This article throws light upon the four main terms related to agonist-antagonist interactions. They are: 1. PKX 2. PAX 3. PD’x 4. PDX. Term # 1. PKX: This is an expression for affinity and is defined as negative logarithm of the molar concentration of a drug that elicits an effect representing x% of the maximal response the drug can produce. [...]
This article throws light upon the three main types of pharmacokinetic variables of drugs. The variables are: 1. Plasma Half-Life (t1/2β) 2. Volumes of Distribution 3. Total Body Clearance (CIB). Type # 1. Plasma Half-Life (t1/2β): Half-life is defined as the time of declining the initial plasma drug concentration by half. It is also known as the half-time of elimination [...]