Sigma receptor

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The sigma receptors σ1 and σ2 are receptors which bind to ligands such as 4-PPBP[1], SA 4503, and siramesine.[2]

## Contents

* 1 Classification
* 2 Functions
* 3 Physiologic effects
* 4 References
* 5 External links

## Classification

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Sigma receptors were once thought to be a type of opioid receptor, because the d stereoisomers of the benzomorphan class of opioid drugs had no effects at μ, κ, and δ receptors, but reduced coughing.

However, pharmacological testing indicated that the sigma receptors were activated by drugs completely unrelated to the opioids, and their function was unrelated to the function of the opioid receptors. For example, phencyclidine (PCP), and the antipsychotic haloperidol may interact with these receptors. Neither phencyclidine nor haloperidol have any appreciable chemical similarity to the opioids.

When the σ1 receptor was isolated and cloned, it was found to have no structural similarity to the opioid receptors. At this point, they were designated as a separate class of receptors.

## Functions

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The functions of these receptors are poorly understood and any endogenous ligands have yet to be identified. Activation of sigma receptors by an agonist ligand may induce hallucinogenic effects and also may be responsible for the paradoxical convulsions sometimes seen in opiate overdose. Drugs known to be sigma agonists in addition to their major mechanisms of action include cocaine, heroin, PCP, fluvoxamine, methamphetamine and dextromethorphan, however the exact role of sigma receptors is difficult to establish as many sigma agonists also bind to other targets such as the κ-opioid receptor and the NMDA receptor. In animal experiments, sigma antagonists such as rimcazole were able to block convulsions from cocaine overdose. Sigma antagonists are also under investigation for use as antipsychotic medications.

## Physiologic effects

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Physiologic effects (what happens to the human body) when the sigma receptor is activated include dysphoria (feelings of unease), hypertonia (increased muscle tension), tachycardia (increase in heart rate), tachypnea (increase in rate of breathing), and mydriasis (increase in the size of the pupils, similar to what occurs in conditions of low light).

Recently novel σ–receptor agonists have been able to produce antidepressant effects in mice.[3]

## References

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1. ↑ Yang S, Bhardwaj A, Cheng J, Alkayed NJ, Hurn PD, Kirsch JR (2007). "Sigma receptor agonists provide neuroprotection in vitro by preserving bcl-2". Anesth. Analg. 104 (5): 1179–84, tables of contents. doi:10.1213/01.ane.0000260267.71185.73. PMID 17456670.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)
2. ↑ Skuza G, Rogóz Z (2006). "The synergistic effect of selective sigma receptor agonists and uncompetitive NMDA receptor antagonists in the forced swim test in rats". J. Physiol. Pharmacol. 57 (2): 217–29. PMID 16845227.
3. ↑ Wang J, Mack AL, Coop A, Matsumoto RR (2007). "Novel sigma (sigma) receptor agonists produce antidepressant-like effects in mice". Eur Neuropsychopharmacol. 2007 (Mar 19): Epub ahead of print. doi:10.1016/j.euroneuro.2007.02.007. PMID 17376658.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)

## External links

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* sigma+Receptor at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

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Neuropeptide receptors

G protein-coupled receptor|

| Hormone receptors|

| Hypothalamic|

* CRH
* FSH
* LHRH
* TRH
* Somatostatin

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Pituitary|

* Vasopressin
* 1A
* 1B
* 2
* Oxytocin
* LHCG
* TSH

Other|

* Atrial natriuretic factor
* NPR3
* Calcitonin
* Cholecystokinin
* A
* B
* VIP

Opioid receptors|

* Delta
* Kappa
* Mu
* Nociceptin

Other neuropeptide receptors|

* Angiotensin
* Bradykinin
* B1
* B2
* Tachykinin
* TACR1
* Calcitonin gene-related peptide
* Galanin
* GPCR neuropeptide
* B/W
* FF
* S
* Y
* Neurotensin

Type I cytokine receptor|

* GH
* Prolactin

Enzyme-linked receptor|

* Atrial natriuretic factor
* NPR1
* NPR2

Other|

* Sigma
* 1
* 2

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