Beart, P M; Sheehan, K A; Manallack, D T

doi:10.1038/jcbfm.1988.146

Author(s)

Beart, P M

Sheehan, K A

Manallack, D T

Publication Date

1988-12-01

Abstract

Radioreceptor methods were used to quantitate the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor-complex of ovine cerebral microvessels and cerebral gray matter. Specific binding of D[3H]2-amino-5-phosphono-pentanoate and [3H]1-[1-(2-thienyl)cyclohexyl]piperidine, ligands for the NMDA primary acceptor site and ionophore, respectively, was found in cerebral gray matter but was not detectable in membranes prepared from brain microvessels enriched in capillaries. Sigma receptors, another locus of action for phencyclidine congeners, were also not present on microvessels but were found in cortical homogenates. On the other hand, cerebral microvessels and gray matter contained significant numbers of beta-adrenoceptors. Our results indicate the NMDA receptors and NMDA antagonists are unlikely to regulate the function of the cerebral microvasculature.

Citation

Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism : Official Journal of the International Society of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism; 8(6): 879-82

Jornal Title

Journal of cerebral blood flow and metabolism : official journal of the International Society of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism

Link

https://ahro.austin.org.au/austinjspui/handle/1/12867

Title

Absence of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors on ovine cerebral microvessels.

Type of document

Journal Article

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Absence of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors on ovine cerebral microvessels.

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Author(s)	Beart, P M Sheehan, K A Manallack, D T
Publication Date	1988-12-01
Abstract	Radioreceptor methods were used to quantitate the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor-complex of ovine cerebral microvessels and cerebral gray matter. Specific binding of D[3H]2-amino-5-phosphono-pentanoate and [3H]1-[1-(2-thienyl)cyclohexyl]piperidine, ligands for the NMDA primary acceptor site and ionophore, respectively, was found in cerebral gray matter but was not detectable in membranes prepared from brain microvessels enriched in capillaries. Sigma receptors, another locus of action for phencyclidine congeners, were also not present on microvessels but were found in cortical homogenates. On the other hand, cerebral microvessels and gray matter contained significant numbers of beta-adrenoceptors. Our results indicate the NMDA receptors and NMDA antagonists are unlikely to regulate the function of the cerebral microvasculature.
Citation	Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism : Official Journal of the International Society of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism; 8(6): 879-82
Jornal Title	Journal of cerebral blood flow and metabolism : official journal of the International Society of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism
Link	https://ahro.austin.org.au/austinjspui/handle/1/12867
Title	Absence of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors on ovine cerebral microvessels.
Type of document	Journal Article