Abstract
The maximal number of binding sites (Bmax) and the equilibrium dissociation constant (KD) values for [3H]PK 11195 binding were determined in the platelet membranes of epileptic patients before and after 4 weeks of carbamazepine (CBZ) treatment, as well as in healthy controls. There was a decrease of 17.1% in the Bmax value of patients before treatment as compared to the controls whereas an increase of 50.3% was observed in CBZ-treated patients as compared to their pretreatment values. The up-regulatory effect of CBZ on peripheral benzodiazepine receptors was not accompanied by alterations in KD values.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 471-474 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | European Journal of Pharmacology |
Volume | 141 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 23 Sep 1987 |
Keywords
- Benzodiazepine receptors (peripheral type)
- Carbamazepine
- Epilepsy
- [H]PK 11195