The goal of the proposed project is to gain an understanding of the factors which regulate development of alpha-2 adrenergic receptor (A2AR) subtypes and their function in the brain. This will be accomplished by defining patterns of development of A2AR in rat brain by quantitative radioligand autoradiography using non-selective and subtype-specific ligands, and subtype-specific antibodies, as well as in situ hybridization to detect mRNAs encoding receptor subtypes. The functional development of these receptor systems will be studied by examining coupling to G-proteins and second messenger systems. Normal function will be disrupted using specific lesions of noradrenergic neurons to gain further insights into factors regulating A2AR development. Hypotheses to be tested are: 1) that development of A2AR subtypes and regulation of this development is region and subtype specific, and 2) that normal development of A2AR, including their function, is dependent on normal noradrenergic innervation during critical periods of development.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01NS033194-02
Application #
2445814
Study Section
Neurological Sciences Subcommittee 1 (NLS)
Program Officer
Baughman, Robert W
Project Start
1996-07-01
Project End
2000-06-30
Budget Start
1997-07-01
Budget End
1998-06-30
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
1997
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Department
Pharmacology
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
City
Omaha
State
NE
Country
United States
Zip Code
68198
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