Abstract
The distribution throughout the normal human brain of the dopamine D2-family of receptors were investigated autoradiographically. Three ligands were used, [3H]-YM-09151-2 to define the D2, D3, D4 receptors; [3H]raclopride the D2 D3 receptors; and [3H](+)-7-OH-DPAT, in the presence of GTP, demonstrates D3 distribution. [3H]YM-09151-2 and [3H]raclopride binding were highest in caudate (121 vs 130 fmol mg"1), putamen (96 vs 136 fmol mg"1), and nucleus accumbens (113 vs 120 fmol mg_1). [3H]YM-09151-2 also displayed significant binding in several cortical areas (56-39 fmol mg"1) and hippocampus (27 fmol mg"1). [3H](+)-7-OH-DPAT was highest in the nucleus accumbens. Based upon the ligands properties it is inferred that D2 distribution is highest in putamen, caudate and nucleus accumbens; D3 in the nucleus accumbens; D4 receptor in cortical areas and hippocampus.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2505-2512 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | NeuroReport |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 18 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1995 |
Keywords
- D2
- D3
- D4
- Dopamine
- Dopamine receptors
- Human
- Postmortem
- [H](+)-7-hydroxy-DPAT
- [H]raclopride
- [H]ym-09151-2
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Neuroscience