TABLE 1

Averages of NET Bmax, 3H-Mazindol Binding Affinity (KD), and HED Tissue Concentrations

6-OHDA dose (mg/kg)nNET Bmax (fmol/mg protein)KD (nmol/L)HED concentration at 30 min (%ID/g)
Whole heartLeft atriumRight atriumLeft ventricleRight ventricleBlood
05388 ± 230.72 ± 0.072.89 ± 0.352.95 ± 0.362.60 ± 0.272.73 ± 0.343.51 ± 0.460.073 ± 0.006
75266 ± 450.73 ± 0.142.14 ± 0.332.01 ± 0.522.25 ± 0.641.96 ± 0.342.73 ± 0.340.081 ± 0.011
115167 ± 941.08 ± 0.321.18 ± 0.870.74 ± 0.461.35 ± 0.841.09 ± 0.801.54 ± 1.260.105 ± 0.013
155181 ± 650.94 ± 0.241.33 ± 0.560.93 ± 0.761.34 ± 0.481.26 ± 0.561.65 ± 0.590.105 ± 0.011
225100 ± 310.95 ± 0.480.76 ± 0.320.32 ± 0.090.56 ± 0.290.75 ± 0.320.90 ± 0.380.102 ± 0.009
100531 ± 61.83 ± 0.910.22 ± 0.060.18 ± 0.050.22 ± 0.050.22 ± 0.060.22 ± 0.050.091 ± 0.023
  • Values are mean ± SD.