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[3H]5-HT binding in post-mortem human cerebral cortex: methodological considerations.

S C Cheetham1, R W Horton

  • 1Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, St. George's Hospital Medical School, London, U.K.

Journal of Neural Transmission. General Section
|January 1, 1989
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Optimizing serotonin (5-HT) binding assays in human brain tissue requires removing endogenous 5-HT. Calcium chloride enhances binding, while ascorbic acid and clorgyline reduce it, impacting research on neurological disorders.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Pharmacology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Serotonin (5-HT) is a key neurotransmitter implicated in various neurological and psychiatric disorders.
  • Accurate quantification of 5-HT receptors is crucial for understanding brain function and developing therapeutics.
  • Post-mortem human brain tissue is a valuable resource for studying neurotransmitter binding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the optimal conditions for [3H]5-HT binding assays using post-mortem human cortical tissue.
  • To determine the influence of membrane preparation and assay components on specific binding.
  • To identify factors that enhance or inhibit serotonin receptor binding.

Main Methods:

  • Preparation of human cortical tissue membranes.

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  • Radioligand binding assays using [3H]5-HT.
  • Variations in membrane washing (hypotonic lysis) and preincubation conditions.
  • Assessment of the effects of calcium chloride, ascorbic acid, and clorgyline on binding.

    • Main Results:

    • Thorough removal of endogenous 5-HT was essential for optimal [3H]5-HT binding.
    • Hypotonic lysis or 37°C preincubation effectively removed endogenous 5-HT.
    • A concentration of 4 mM calcium chloride significantly increased specific [3H]5-HT binding.
    • Ascorbic acid (5.7 mM) and the combination of ascorbic acid with clorgyline (10 µM) reduced specific binding.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective removal of endogenous 5-HT is critical for reliable [3H]5-HT binding studies in human cortex.
    • Calcium chloride is a beneficial additive for enhancing serotonin receptor binding assays.
    • Ascorbic acid and clorgyline can inhibit serotonin binding, necessitating careful consideration in assay design.