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High-affinity substance P binding sites in rat esophagus plexus submucosus

Journal Article · · Am. J. Physiol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5981955
Substance P receptors were investigated in rat esophagus using /sup 125/I-Bolton-Hunter substance P as a labeling probe. Autoradiographic studies show that esophageal submucosa contains clusters of high-affinity substance P binding sites. The receptor distribution pattern is typical for submucous neurons. These data suggest that substance P may act as a neurotransmitter in rat esophagus.
Research Organization:
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD (USA)
OSTI ID:
5981955
Journal Information:
Am. J. Physiol.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. J. Physiol.; (United States) Vol. 253:1; ISSN AJPHA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English