ISSN:
1573-6903
Keywords:
Spinal opioid binding
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract The interaction of various radioligands with spinal opioid receptors has been characterized under variable experimental conditions. Binding to μ, δ, and κ sites was measured in all (cervical, thoracic, lumbar) segments. The apparent affinity constant (K) of [3H]Ethylketocyclazocine (EKC) was similar in Tris, 2.09 (±1.06)×108 M−1, and phosphate buffer, 2.16 (±0.02)×108 M−1, when its interaction with δ and μ sites was blocked. Without blocking ligands, EKC binding was resolved in two components:K 1=1.01 (±0.21)×109 M−1 andK 2=0.95 (±0.61)×107 M−1. Likewise, the binding of [D-Ala2, MePhe4, Gly(ol)5]enkephalin (DAGO) or [D-Ala2, D-Leu5]-enkephalin (DADLE) alone was represented by a 2-site model. By adjusting the radioligand and receptor concentration or by the addition of blocking ligands, binding was represented by a 1-site model for DAGO,K=4.35 (±1.41)×108 M−1, and DADLE,K=2.44 (±0.08)×108 M−1.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00972131
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