This document summarizes neurohumoral transmission in the central nervous system. It discusses the various neurotransmitters and chemical mediators involved, including amino acids (glutamate, GABA, glycine), biogenic amines (dopamine, serotonin), and neuropeptides. The pathways, receptors, and functions of these neurotransmitters are described. Neurodegenerative diseases associated with deficits in these neurotransmitters are mentioned, such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, and Huntington's disease. The conclusion states that further understanding of neurotransmitter receptor subtypes may lead to improved treatments for neurological disorders.
28. Neurodegenerative diseases
Parkinsonism
It is defined as a neurodegenerative disorder of
extrapyramidal Nigrostriatal pathway
Therapy : MAO & COMT inhibitors
Alzhiemers
loss of cholinergic neurons results in shrinkage of the brain
and other pathological conditions
Therapy : Nootropic agents
Antiamyloid antibodies
NMDA receptor blocker
30. CONCLUSION
The optimistic view is that a better understanding of
the particular functions of the many molecular subtypes
of these targets, and the design of more subtype-
specific ligands, will lead to future breakthroughs.
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