Abstract
The specific binding of 3H-diazepam in the cerebral cortex was investigated in membrane preparations from 6 and 30 month old Fischer-344 rats. No age-related differences in the association, equilibrium, or dissociation binding characteristics were observed. The increased sensitivity of the elderly to the central sedative effects of the benzodiazepines does not, therefore, appear to involve changes in binding to the receptor site located in the cortex.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 343-346 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Life Sciences |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 25 1982 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)
- Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics(all)