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Cations decrease specific [3H]-spiroperidol binding in human prefrontal cortex.

E H Huang, J M Pickett, J D Siegal

    Life Sciences
    |April 14, 1986
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    Divalent cations, such as cadmium and zinc, reduce [3H]-spiroperidol binding in the human prefrontal cortex. This suggests [3H]-spiroperidol may target physiologically relevant receptors in this brain region.

    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Divalent cations influence ligand binding at many physiologically relevant receptors.
    • The physiological relevance of [3H]-spiroperidol binding sites in the human prefrontal cortex remains to be fully elucidated.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effect of various ions on [3H]-spiroperidol binding in postmortem human prefrontal cortex.
    • To determine if [3H]-spiroperidol binding sites represent physiologically relevant receptors.

    Main Methods:

    • Radioligand binding assay using [3H]-spiroperidol.
    • Incubation with postmortem human prefrontal cortex tissue.
    • Dose-dependent assessment of ion effects (e.g., Cd++, Zn++) on ligand binding.

    Main Results:

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    • Several cations significantly decreased [3H]-spiroperidol binding in a dose-dependent manner.
    • Cadmium (Cd++) and zinc (Zn++) exhibited the most potent inhibitory effects.
    • IC50 values for Cd++ and Zn++ were determined to be 5.5 ± 2.4 x 10^-6 M and 5.6 ± 1.1 x 10^-5 M, respectively.

    Conclusions:

    • The modulatory effect of divalent cations on [3H]-spiroperidol binding suggests these sites are likely physiologically relevant.
    • These findings support the use of [3H]-spiroperidol as a probe for studying dopamine receptors or related systems in the human prefrontal cortex.