Differential effects of triton X-100 on benzodiazepine and GABA binding in a frozen-thawed synaptosomal fraction of rat brain |
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Authors: | T H Chiu H C Rosenberg |
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Institution: | Department of Pharmacology, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, Ohio 43699 U.S.A. |
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Abstract: | The effect of Triton X-100 on 3H-GABA and 3H-diazepam binding was measured in a frozen-thawed synaptosomal fraction of rat brain. Specific binding activity (amount bound per mg protein) of both ligands was increased by the treatment. Diazepam binding capacity in the pellet was progressively decreased, while GABA binding was increased, then decreased by increasing Triton X-100. Diazepam binding affinity was unchanged, while GABA binding affinity increased. Triton X-100 appears to preferentially solubilize benzodiazepine binding sites, indicating GABA and benzodiazepine binding sites are on separate macromolecules. |
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Keywords: | Benzodiazepine receptor GABA receptor Triton X-100 Rat brain |
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