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Cyclohexyladenosine binding in rat striatum.

H G Lloyd, T W Stone

    Brain Research
    |May 20, 1985
    PubMed
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    N6-Cyclohexyladenosine ([3H]CHA) binding in rat brains was investigated. Dopaminergic pathway lesions did not affect [3H]CHA binding, suggesting adenosine receptors are not directly linked to this pathway.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Adenosine receptors play crucial roles in central nervous system function.
    • The relationship between dopaminergic pathways and adenosine receptors in the striatum is not fully understood.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To characterize N6-Cyclohexyladenosine ([3H]CHA) binding in rat brain membranes.
    • To investigate the influence of dopaminergic and excitotoxic lesions on [3H]CHA binding in the caudate-putamen.

    Main Methods:

    • Radioligand binding assays using [3H]CHA on rat caudate-putamen membranes.
    • Pharmacological lesioning of the nigrostriatal dopaminergic pathway with 6-hydroxydopamine.
    • Intrastriatal kainate injections to induce excitotoxicity.
    • Measurement of 2-deoxyglucose uptake in lesioned striata.

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    Main Results:

    • Specific binding of [3H]CHA was observed in rat caudate-putamen membranes (Kd = 2.50 nM, Bmax = 458 fmol/mg).
    • Dopaminergic pathway lesions did not alter [3H]CHA binding characteristics.
    • Kainate lesions caused a non-significant reduction (28%) in [3H]CHA binding capacity.
    • 2-deoxyglucose uptake was significantly reduced (39%) in kainate-lesioned striata.

    Conclusions:

    • The results suggest that adenosine receptors in the rat caudate-putamen are not directly associated with the nigrostriatal dopaminergic pathway.
    • Excitotoxic lesions impact adenosine receptor binding, but not as severely as they affect overall metabolic activity.