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Characterization of Imidazoline Receptors by Radioligand Binding

By: Alan L. Hudson², Lisa A. Lione²

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Imidazoline receptors are divided into two main types, known as I₁- and I₂-receptors, and whereas I₁ receptors appear to play a role in control of blood pressure, I₂ receptor mediated functions are still unclear (1).

Affiliation(s): (2) Psychopharmacology Unit, School of Medical Sciences, University of Bristol, UK

Book Title: Receptor Binding Techniques

Series: Methods in Molecular Biology | Volume: 106 | Pub. Date: Nov-04-1998 | Page Range: 37-47 | DOI: 10.1385/0-89603-530-1:37

Subject: Pharmacology/Toxicology

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