PubMed · 6097465
Human platelets possess multiple [3H]imipramine binding sites.
Abstract
Scatchard analysis of [3H]imipramine binding to human platelets over the concentration range of 0.1-250 nM revealed a biphasic concave upward curve. Computer-assisted analysis indicated the best fit of the data by a two-site model with apparent Kd values of 0.68 and 293 nM and apparent Bmax values of 802 fmol/mg protein and 12.72 pmol/mg protein for the high- and low-affinity components, respectively. These results demonstrate the complex manner in which [3H]imipramine binding to human platelets, suggesting a reason for inconsistencies in Bmax values reported in the literature. Further studies of these low- as well as high-affinity sites may help elucidate the functional role of [3H]imipramine binding sites in affective disorders.
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J R Ieni, S R Zukin, H M Van Praag. 1984-11-27. Human platelets possess multiple [3H]imipramine binding sites.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0014-2999(84)90078-5
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