Elsevier

Analytical Biochemistry

Volume 184, Issue 1, January 1990, Pages 117-123
Analytical Biochemistry

A method for binding parameters estimation of A1 adenosine receptor subtype: A practical approach

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Abstract

Working with pig brain striatum in which A1 and A2 adenosine receptor subtypes coexist, we describe an uncomplicated method for unequivocally obtaining the equilibrium parameters (KD and binding capacity) of A1 receptor without interference from ligand binding to A2 receptor. Also, the equilibrium parameter estimation method we propose avoids the experimental determination of nonspecific binding by the inclusion of the corresponding unknown parameter in the function. This not only saves time but also avoids the use of expensive radioligands in saturation experiments. The method is suitable for any system with two different receptor subtypes for the same physiological ligand, and good estimates of the equilibrium parameters corresponding to the subtype displaying the higher affinity for the ligand can be obtained.

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