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Identification of B2 Bradykinin Binding Sites on Cultured Cortical Astrocytes

A. J. Cholewinski, G. Stevens, Alison McDermott, G. P. Wilkin

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    Abstract

    Bradykinin was found to bind to specific high-affinity sites in cultured cortical astrocytes from rat brain, and this binding appeared to be specific for the B2 bradykinin receptor subtype. Nonlinear regression analysis of saturation experiments using a computer programme revealed a single KD of 16.6 ± 2.6 nM and a Bmax of 352.2 ±30.7 fmol/mg of protein. These results indicate that astrocytes possess bradykinin receptors and that these are predominantly of the B2 subtype.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1456-1458
    JournalJournal of Neurochemistry
    Volume57
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Oct 1991

    Keywords

    • Bradykinin
    • Bradykinin receptors
    • Astrocytes
    • Cell culture

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