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Postganglionic Sympathetic Neuron (N/A)
- Target
- N/A
- Molecular classification
- Neuron, Peripheral Neuron, Autonomic Neuron
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Overview
Postganglionic sympathetic neurons are a key component of the sympathetic nervous system. They transmit signals from sympathetic ganglia to target organs by releasing neurotransmitters like norepinephrine (primarily) or acetylcholine (in the case of sweat glands). These neurons mediate various physiological effects, including increased heart rate, bronchodilation, and increased glucose output, contributing to the 'fight or flight' response. Because they are neurons and not drug targets themselves, they are classified as false for the is_target boolean.
- Other names
- Postganglionic Sympathetic FiberSympathetic Postganglionic NeuronPostganglionic Adrenergic NeuronPostganglionic Cholinergic Neuron (sweat glands)
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Mechanism of action
N/A
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Biological functions
NeurotransmissionRegulation of smooth muscle contractionRegulation of cardiac muscle contractionRegulation of glandular secretionMediating "fight or flight" responseHomeostasis
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Disease associations
HypertensionCardiac arrhythmiasAnxiety disordersPostural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)Autonomic neuropathyRaynaud's phenomenonHyperhidrosis
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Safety considerations
Orthostatic hypotensionBradycardiaBronchoconstrictionImpaired glucose toleranceSexual dysfunction
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Interacting drugs
Alpha-adrenergic agonists
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