Which of the following local hormone acts on G protein-coupled receptors?
A
Leukotriens
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B
ANF
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C
Erythropoietin
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D
Gastrointestinal hormone
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Solution
The correct option is A Leukotriens The leukotrienes are called as the inflammatory molecules which are also called as the local hormones. These are the molecules which are released by the cells like macrophages, mast cells and other immune cells in response to the pathogenic antigen. These molecules are released during the allergic reactions. They are called as mediators which bind to the G protein-coupled receptors and influence the other cells to release the molecules to show the effect of swelling, redness, itching, etc.