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Quantitative autoradiography of (3H)muscimol binding in rat brain

Journal Article · · Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States)
A simple quantitative autoradiographic technique for the study of neurotransmitter receptors that includes the use of a tritium-sensitive film permits saturation, kinetic, and competition studies of brain samples as small as 0.01 cubic millimeter. This technique was used to study (3H)muscimol binding in rat brain. Unilateral gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor supersensitivity was observed in the substantia nigra pars reticulata after production of localized lesions of the ipsilateral corpus striatum.
Research Organization:
Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
OSTI ID:
5503823
Journal Information:
Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States), Journal Name: Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States) Vol. 214:4524; ISSN SCIEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English