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Characterization of receptors by radiolabelled ligand binding techniques

  • I. L. Martin
  • , M. Davies
  • , S. M J Dunn
    • University of Alberta

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Published conference outputChapter

    Abstract

    Radiolabelled ligand binding studies remain one of the most widely used techniques in characterizing the biochemical and pharmacological properties of receptors. In this chapter, we provide an overview of radiolabelled ligand binding, discussing both theoretical and practical aspects of these experiments. Specific protocols that have been used in our laboratories to study the binding of radiolabelled ligands to two members of a ligand-gated ion channel family i.e., the nicotinic and GABAA receptors are included.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationHandbook of Neurochemistry and Molecular Neurobiology: Practical Neurochemistry Methods
    PublisherSpringer
    Pages257-274
    Number of pages18
    ISBN (Print)9780387303598
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2007

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