Characterization of GABA Receptors

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Abstract

Described in this unit are ligand?binding assays for GABA_A , GABA_B , and the homomeric ? GABA_A (formerly GABA_C ) receptor recognition sites in brain tissue. Although GABA binding sites are present in peripheral organs, most research is directed toward examining these receptors in the CNS. These assays may also be used to determine the affinity of an unlabeled compound for the GABA binding sites. Excluded from the unit are ligand?binding assays for other components of the GABA_A receptor complex, such as the benzodiazepine or ion?channel binding sites. Curr. Protoc. Pharmacol . 63:1.7.1?1.7.20. © 2013 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Keywords: gamma amino butyric acid; neurotransmitter; muscimol; baclofen; CNS; ligand binding

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Introduction
Basic Protocol 1: Measurement of GABAA Receptor Binding in Rat Brain Membranes Using [3H]Muscimol
Alternate Protocol 1: Measurement of GABAA Receptor Binding in Rat Brain Membranes Using [3H]GABA
Basic Protocol 2: Measurement of GABAB Receptor Binding in Rat Brain Membranes Using [3H]GABA
Alternate Protocol 2: Measurement of GABAB Receptor Binding in Rat Brain Membranes Using [3H]Baclofen
Basic Protocol 3: Measurement of Homomeric ρ Subunit GABAA (Formerly GABAC) Receptor Binding in Rat Brain Membranes Using [3H]GABA
Support Protocol 1: Preparation of Membranes
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Materials

Basic Protocol 1: Measurement of GABAA Receptor Binding in Rat Brain Membranes Using [3H]Muscimol

Materials

Frozen membrane preparation (see protocol 6Support Protocol )
50 mM Tris citrate buffer (pH 7.1 at 4°C; adjust pH of 1 M Tris base with a concentrated solution of citric acid at 4°C, then dilute 1:20)
[³ H]Muscimol (5 to 20 Ci/mmol; PerkinElmer NEN)
(–)‐Bicuculline methiodide (Sigma‐Aldrich, or ICN Biomedicals)
Muscimol (unlabeled)
γ‐Amino‐n ‐butyric acid (GABA; Sigma‐Aldrich, or ICN Biomedicals)
Test compound: unlabeled competitor (optional)
Scintillation cocktail

50‐ml polypropylene centrifuge tubes
Tissue homogenizer (e.g., Polytron, Brinkmann; Tissumizer, Tekmar)
Refrigerated centrifuge (Sorvall RC‐5 with SS‐34 and SM‐24 rotors, or equivalent)
13 × 100–mm borosilicate glass Pyrex culture tubes
Brandel cell harvester
Whatman GF/B glass fiber filters
Liquid scintillation counter and vials
Analysis software for binding data: e.g., LIGAND (Munson and Rodbard, ) or Prism (GraphPad)

Additional reagents and equipment for protein assay ( appendix 3A )

Alternate Protocol 1: Measurement of GABAA Receptor Binding in Rat Brain Membranes Using [3H]GABA

Additional Materials (also see protocol 1 )

10% Triton X‐100 in Tris citrate buffer (see protocol 1 for buffer)
[³ H]GABA (PerkinElmer NEN)
Tissue solubilizer (e.g., BTS‐450, Beckman, or equivalent)
Scintillation cocktail compatible with organic solvents
15‐ml polypropylene centrifuge tubes

Basic Protocol 2: Measurement of GABAB Receptor Binding in Rat Brain Membranes Using [3H]GABA

Materials

Frozen membrane preparation (see protocol 6Support Protocol )
50 mM Tris·Cl (pH 7.4 at 25°C; appendix 2A )/2.5 mM CaCl₂
Triton X‐100
0.05 M Tris citrate buffer (pH 7.1 at 4°C; adjust pH of 1 M Tris base with a concentrated solution of citric acid at 4°C, then dilute 1:20)
Isoguvacine (Sigma‐Aldrich, or ICN Biomedicals)
[³ H]γ‐Amino‐n ‐butyric acid (GABA; 25 to 40 Ci/mmol; PerkinElmer NEN)
(±)‐Baclofen or GABA (unlabeled; Sigma‐Aldrich, or ICN Biomedicals)
Test compound: unlabeled competitor (optional)
Tissue solubilizer (e.g., BTS‐450, Beckman, or equivalent)
Scintillation cocktail compatible with organic solvents

50‐ and 15‐ml polypropylene centrifuge tubes
Tissue homogenizer (e.g., Polytron, Brinkmann; Tissumizer, Tekmar)
Refrigerated centrifuge (Sorvall RC‐5 with SS‐34 or SM‐24 rotors, or equivalent)
37° and 25°C water baths
Liquid scintillation counter and vials
Analysis software for binding data: e.g., LIGAND (Munson and Rodbard, ) or Prism (GraphPad)

Additional reagents and equipment for protein assay ( appendix 3A )

Alternate Protocol 2: Measurement of GABAB Receptor Binding in Rat Brain Membranes Using [3H]Baclofen

Additional Materials (also see protocol 3 )

[³ H](–)‐Baclofen (30 to 50 Ci/mmol; PerkinElmer NEN)

Basic Protocol 3: Measurement of Homomeric ρ Subunit GABAA (Formerly GABAC) Receptor Binding in Rat Brain Membranes Using [3H]GABA

Materials

Frozen cerebellar membrane preparation (see protocol 6Support Protocol )
50 mM Tris·Cl (pH 7.4 at 20°C; appendix 2A )
Isoguvacine (Sigma‐Aldrich, or ICN Biomedicals)
[³ H]γ‐Amino‐n ‐butyric acid (GABA; 25 to 40 Ci/mmol; PerkinElmer NEN)
GABA (unlabeled; Sigma‐Aldrich or ICN Biomedicals)
Test compound: unlabeled competitor (optional)
Scintillation fluid compatible with organic solvents

50‐ml polypropylene centrifuge tubes
20°C shaking water bath
Tissue homogenizer (Polytron, Brinkmann; Tissumizer, Tekmar)
Refrigerated centrifuge (Sorvall RC‐5 with SS‐34 and SM‐24 rotors, or equivalent)
Liquid scintillation counter and vials

Support Protocol 1: Preparation of Membranes

Materials

Fresh brain sample
0.32 M sucrose, ice cold

Potter‐Elvehjem glass homogenizer with Teflon pestle
Refrigerated centrifuge (Sorvall RC‐5 with SS‐34 and SM‐24 rotors or equivalent)
Tissue homogenizer (Polytron, Brinkmann; Tissumizer, Tekmar)

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Figures

Figure 1.7.1 Analysis of specific [³ H]muscimol binding to rat brain synaptic membranes (Beaumont et al., ). (A ) Saturation of specific [³ H]muscimol binding with increasing concentrations of [³ H]muscimol. Rat whole brain synaptic membrane suspensions (1.0 mg protein/tube) were incubated in Tris citrate (pH 7.1) containing various concentrations of [³ H]muscimol in the presence and absence of unlabeled GABA (200 µM). (B ) Scatchard plot of specific [³ H]muscimol binding from panel A. Dissociation constant ( K _d ) and maximum binding ( B _max ) values for high‐ and low‐affinity [³ H]muscimol binding sites were calculated using LIGAND.

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Figure 1.7.2 Analysis of specific sodium‐independent [³ H]GABA binding to rat brain synaptic membranes treated with 0.05% Triton X‐100 (Enna and Snyder, ). (A ) Saturation of specific [³ H]GABA binding with increasing concentrations of [³ H]GABA. (B ) Scatchard plot of specific [³ H]GABA binding from data show in panel A. Dissociation constant ( K _d ) and maximum binding ( B _max ) values for high‐ and low‐affinity [³ H]GABA binding sites were calculated using LIGAND.

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Figure 1.7.3 Analysis of specific [³ H]GABA binding to rat brain synaptic membranes (Bowery et al., ). (A ) Saturation of specific [³ H]GABA binding with increasing concentrations of [³ H]GABA. (B ) Scatchard plot of specific [³ H]GABA binding from panel A. Dissociation constant ( K _d ) and maximum binding ( B _max ) values for high‐ and low‐affinity [³ H]GABA binding sites were calculated using LIGAND.

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Figure 1.7.4 Analysis of [³ H](–)‐baclofen binding to rat brain synaptic membranes (Bowery et al., ). (A ) Saturation of specific [³ H](–)‐baclofen binding with increasing concentrations of [³ H](–)‐baclofen. (B ) Scatchard plot of specific [³ H](–)‐baclofen binding from panel A. Dissociation constant ( K _d ) and maximum binding ( B _max ) values for high‐ and low‐affinity [³ H](–)‐baclofen binding sites were calculated using LIGAND.

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Figure 1.7.5 Analysis of specific [³ H]GABA binding to rat cerebellar synaptic membranes in the presence of 40 µM isoguvacine (Drew and Johnston ). (A ) Saturation of specific [³ H]GABA binding with increasing concentrations of [³ H]GABA. (B ) Scatchard plot of specific [³ H]GABA binding from panel A. Dissociation constant ( K _d ) and maximum binding ( B _max ) values for high‐ and low‐affinity [³ H]GABA binding sites were calculated using LIGAND.

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Key References
	Enna and Snyder, 1975. See above.
	Provides detailed description and appropriate citations for preparation of crude P2 membrane preparation from rat brain tissue.
	Enna and Snyder, 1977. See above.
	Details the effect of detergents on GABA receptor binding.

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Characterization of GABA Receptors

Abstract

Table of Contents

Materials

Basic Protocol 1: Measurement of GABAA Receptor Binding in Rat Brain Membranes Using [3H]Muscimol

Alternate Protocol 1: Measurement of GABAA Receptor Binding in Rat Brain Membranes Using [3H]GABA

Basic Protocol 2: Measurement of GABAB Receptor Binding in Rat Brain Membranes Using [3H]GABA

Alternate Protocol 2: Measurement of GABAB Receptor Binding in Rat Brain Membranes Using [3H]Baclofen

Basic Protocol 3: Measurement of Homomeric ρ Subunit GABAA (Formerly GABAC) Receptor Binding in Rat Brain Membranes Using [3H]GABA

Support Protocol 1: Preparation of Membranes

Figures

Videos

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