The distribution of β-adrenoceptors in dog kidney: an autoradiographic analysis

Robert Law, Roger J. Summers

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Abstract

The distribution of β-adrenoceptors in slide-mounted dog kidney sections was determined using the radioligand (-)-[125I]cyanopindolol ((-)-[125I]CYP) and autoradiography. Using conditions designed to prevent (-)-[125I]CYP binding to non-β-adrenoceptor sites, biochemical studies revealed that (-)-[125I]CYP binding equilibrated within 150 min (K1 = 3.2 × 108 M-1 min-1), was saturable (KD = 30.72 ± 2.96 pM; Bmax = 0.57 ± 0.03 fmol/section, n = 4) and stereoselective with respect to the stereoisomers of propranolol and pindolol. Delineation of β-adrenoceptor subtypes with the selective β1-adrenoceptor antagonist betaxolol and β2-adrenoceptor antagonist ICI 118,551 demonstrated that the proportions of β1-:β2-adrenoceptors was between 1:6 and 1:11. Autoradiographic studies showed that β1-adrenoceptors were localized on the juxtaglomerular apparatus and glomwruli, while β2-adrenoceptors were localized on medullary rays. The distribution of β-adrenoceptors with respect to renal function in the dog kidney is discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-11
Number of pages11
JournalEuropean Journal of Pharmacology
Volume140
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 4 Aug 1987

Keywords

  • (-)-[I]Cyanopindolol
  • (Dog)
  • Autoradiography
  • Kidney
  • β-Adrenoceptors

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