Abstract
The specific binding of [3H] pirenzepine was investigated in homogenates of rat cerebral cortex, cerebellar cortex, and heart. Specific binding of [3H] pirenzepine in the cerebral cortex as defined by displacement with atropine sulfate (1μM) was of high affinity (Kd = 4-10 nM, receptor density = 1.06 pmoles/mg protein), stereoselective, and competitive with drugs specific for the muscarinic receptor. In contrast, few [3H] pirenzepine binding sites were demonstrated in cerebellar and heart homogenates.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2019-2023 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Life Sciences |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 18 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1 1982 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)
- Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics(all)