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Adenosine receptors in post-mortem human brain.

S James1, J H Xuereb, R Askalan

  • 1Department of Pharmacology, University of Cambridge.

British Journal of Pharmacology
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Researchers identified two adenosine A2-like binding sites in the human striatum. One site, similar to the A2a receptor, appears located on cholinergic neurons, suggesting a role in neurotransmission.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Pharmacology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Adenosine receptors play crucial roles in the central nervous system.
  • Characterizing adenosine receptor subtypes is essential for understanding brain function and developing therapeutics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize adenosine A2-like binding sites in post-mortem human brain membranes.
  • To investigate the localization of these binding sites, particularly in relation to cholinergic neurons in the striatum.

Main Methods:

  • Radioligand binding assays using [3H]-CGS 21680 to identify and quantify adenosine A2-like binding sites.
  • Pharmacological profiling of identified binding sites using various displacing compounds.
  • Immunoisolation of cholinergic membranes followed by co-purification assays to determine receptor localization.

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Main Results:

  • Two distinct adenosine A2-like binding sites were identified in the human striatum.
  • A more abundant striatal site exhibited pharmacological and localization characteristics similar to the rat A2a receptor.
  • A less abundant site showed an intermediate profile between A1 and A2 receptors, potentially representing a novel subtype.
  • The A2a-like binding site was found to co-purify with cholinergic membranes, indicating its presence on cholinergic neurons.

Conclusions:

  • The human striatum contains at least two adenosine A2-like binding sites.
  • The predominant striatal A2a-like site is likely localized on cholinergic neurons.
  • These findings contribute to the understanding of adenosine receptor distribution and function in the human brain.