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Regional circadian variation of acetylcholine muscarinic receptors in the rat brain

Journal Article · · J. Neurosci. Res.; (United States)

The level of binding of a labeled acetylcholine muscarinic antagonist (quinuclidinyl benzilate) to different cerebral membranes has been measured. Of the regions examined, circadian rhythmicity of binding could only be detected significantly in the hippocampus and the hypothalamus and not in the cerebral cortex, striatum, or cerebellum.

Research Organization:
Laboratory of Behavioral and Neurological Toxicology, National Institute of Environmental Health Sceinces, Research Triangle Park, NC
OSTI ID:
5589269
Journal Information:
J. Neurosci. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Neurosci. Res.; (United States) Vol. 6:3; ISSN JNRED
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English