Abstract
We have utilized the LKB Ultrofilm method of autoradiography to anatomically localize putative M1 and M2 muscarinic receptor subtypes in human stellate ganglia. Ten micron sections were labeled in vitro with either 1 nM of the classical antagonist [3H](-)quinuclidinyl benzilate ([3H](-)QNB) or 20 nM of the non-classical antagonist [3H]pirenzepine ([3H]PZ), using 1 μM atropine sulfate to define non-specific binding for both ligands. Our results indicate that [3H](-)QNB and [3H]PZ binding sites are distributed within the principal ganglion cells and nerve bundles.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 753-757 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Life Sciences |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 13 1984 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
- General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology