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Changes in insulin binding to developing embryonic chick neural retina cells.

S W Peterson, J M Kyriakis, R E Hausman

    Journal of Neurochemistry
    |September 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Insulin binding to embryonic chick neural retina cells was observed. The number of insulin receptors on these cells significantly decreased during development, while binding affinity remained stable.

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    Area of Science:

    • Developmental biology
    • Neuroscience
    • Endocrinology

    Background:

    • Insulin plays a crucial role in cellular processes across various tissues.
    • Cell surface receptors mediate insulin's effects, but their developmental regulation in neural tissues is not fully understood.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the presence and characteristics of cell surface insulin binding on embryonic chick neural retina cells.
    • To examine the developmental changes in insulin receptor number and affinity during embryonic development.

    Main Methods:

    • In vivo studies of insulin binding to embryonic chick neural retina cells.
    • Kinetic and hormonal specificity assays.
    • Scatchard analysis to determine receptor number and affinity at different embryonic ages (days 10-16).

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    Main Results:

    • Specific cell surface insulin binding was confirmed in embryonic chick neural retina.
    • Insulin binding kinetics and hormonal specificity were consistent with other vertebrate tissues.
    • A significant decrease (approx. 75%) in cell surface insulin receptors was observed between embryonic days 10 and 16.
    • Insulin receptor affinity remained relatively constant during this developmental period.

    Conclusions:

    • Embryonic chick neural retina cells possess functional cell surface insulin receptors.
    • Insulin receptor expression in the developing neural retina undergoes significant downregulation.
    • These findings highlight a developmental regulation of insulin signaling in the embryonic brain.