The total concept of autacoids.
But most of the students don't know about it clearly.
If you have some idea, then it's cool.
1. Definition of autacoid
Autacoid = Auto + Akos. This is a Greek word.
Auto means automatic, and Akos means healing material.
So ultimately we can say that autacoid means automatic healing material. Autacoids are produced by various cells in the body.
When infection or inflammation occurs in a part of the body. Autocoids are released from the cell and start the process of healing.
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Why autacoid is known as a local hormone?
Autacoid has a lot of activity in the body like a hormone. Hormones are produced from one place and working on another targeted place but autacoids are produced and working on the same local place.
2. The function of autacoids
- Role in the allergic reaction to the body.
- Work as a neurotransmitter.
- Promote the gastric juice secretion.
- Work as a modulator in the nervous system.
- Role in physiological and pathological processes.
3. Classification of autacoids
Amine autacoid
Histamine
Serotonin
Lipid-derived autacoid
Prostaglandins,Leukotrienes,
Platelet-activating factor
Peptide autacoid
Plasma kinins (Bradykinin)
Angiotensin
Other autacoids
Gastric autacoids (gastrin)
cytokines
etc.
There are some drugs which are working by modifying the action or altering the metabolism of the autacoids.
