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Temperature-sensitive conformational changes in membrane-bound and solubilized [3H]imipramine binding sites.

A Davis, J M Morris, S W Tang

    European Journal of Pharmacology
    |April 8, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Temperature-sensitive changes in [3H]imipramine binding sites were observed in human blood platelets. This suggests the solubilized binding site retains its structural integrity, similar to membrane-bound sites.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Pharmacology
    • Biochemistry

    Background:

    • [3H]Imipramine binding sites are crucial markers for serotonergic nerve terminals and blood platelets.
    • Previous research indicated temperature-sensitive conformational changes in these binding sites within brain membranes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate if similar temperature-sensitive conformational changes occur in human blood platelet [3H]imipramine binding sites.
    • To assess the integrity of digitonin-solubilized [3H]imipramine binding sites.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized [3H]imipramine binding assays.
    • Examined binding sites in both membrane-bound and digitonin-solubilized fractions from human blood platelets.
    • Investigated temperature-dependent binding characteristics.

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    Main Results:

    • Observed temperature-sensitive conformational changes in [3H]imipramine binding sites in human blood platelets.
    • These changes were consistent in both membrane-bound and digitonin-solubilized binding sites.

    Conclusions:

    • The findings suggest that digitonin-solubilization preserves the structural integrity of the [3H]imipramine binding site.
    • This indicates the potential for further biochemical and pharmacological studies on the solubilized platelet binding site.