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Franklin I Aigbirhio - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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comparison of Lorazepam 7 chloro 5 2 chlorophenyl 1 3 dihydro 3 hydroxy 2h 1 4 benzodiazepin 2 one occupancy of rat brain γ aminobutyric acida receptors measured using in vivo 3h flumazenil 8 fluoro 5 6 dihydro 5 methyl 6 oxo 4h imidazo 1 5 a 1 4 benzodiazepine 3 carboxylic acid ethyl ester binding and 11c flumazenil micro positron emission tomography
Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, 2007Co-Authors: John R Atack, Paul Scottstevens, John S Beech, Tim D Fryer, Jessica L Hughes, Marcel C Cleij, Jeanclaude Baron, John C Clark, Richard Hargreaves, Franklin I AigbirhioAbstract:The occupancy by Lorazepam of the benzodiazepine binding site of rat brain GABA A receptors was compared when measured using either in vivo binding of [ 3 H]flumazenil (8-fluoro 5,6-dihydro-5-methyl-6-oxo-4 H -imidazo[1,5- a ][1,4]benzodiazepine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester) in terminal studies or [ 11 C]flumazenil binding in anesthetized animals assessed using a small animal positron emission tomography (PET) scanner (micro-PET). In addition, as a bridging study, Lorazepam occupancy was measured using [ 3 H]flumazenil in vivo binding in rats anesthetized and dosed under micro-PET conditions. Plasma Lorazepam concentrations were also determined, and for each occupancy method, the concentration required to produce 50% occupancy (EC 50 ) was calculated because this parameter is independent of the route of Lorazepam administration. For the in vivo binding assay, Lorazepam was dosed orally (0.1–10 mg/kg), whereas for the micro-PET study, Lorazepam was given via the i.v. route as a low dose (0.75 mg/kg bolus) and then a high dose (0.5 mg/kg bolus then 0.2 mg/ml infusion). The Lorazepam plasma EC 50 in the [ 11 C]flumazenil micro-PET study was 96 ng/ml [95% confidence intervals (CIs) = 74–124 ng/ml], which was very similar to the [ 3 H]flumazenil micro-PET simulation study (94 ng/ml; 95% CI = 63–139 ng/ml), which in turn was comparable with the [ 3 H]flumazenil in vivo binding study (134 ng/ml; 95% CI = 119–151 ng/ml). These data clearly show that despite the differences in dosing (i.v. in anesthetized versus orally in conscious rats) and detection (in vivo dynamic PET images versus ex vivo measurements in filtered and washed brain homogenates), [ 11 C]flumazenil micro-PET produces results similar to [ 3 H]flumazenil in vivo binding.
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comparison of Lorazepam 7 chloro 5 2 chlorophenyl 1 3 dihydro 3 hydroxy 2h 1 4 benzodiazepin 2 one occupancy of rat brain γ aminobutyric acida receptors measured using in vivo 3h flumazenil 8 fluoro 5 6 dihydro 5 methyl 6 oxo 4h imidazo 1 5 a 1 4 benzodiazepine 3 carboxylic acid ethyl ester binding and 11c flumazenil micro positron emission tomography
Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, 2007Co-Authors: John R Atack, Paul Scottstevens, John S Beech, Tim D Fryer, Jessica L Hughes, Marcel C Cleij, Jeanclaude Baron, John C Clark, Richard Hargreaves, Franklin I AigbirhioAbstract:The occupancy by Lorazepam of the benzodiazepine binding site of rat brain GABA A receptors was compared when measured using either in vivo binding of [ 3 H]flumazenil (8-fluoro 5,6-dihydro-5-methyl-6-oxo-4 H -imidazo[1,5- a ][1,4]benzodiazepine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester) in terminal studies or [ 11 C]flumazenil binding in anesthetized animals assessed using a small animal positron emission tomography (PET) scanner (micro-PET). In addition, as a bridging study, Lorazepam occupancy was measured using [ 3 H]flumazenil in vivo binding in rats anesthetized and dosed under micro-PET conditions. Plasma Lorazepam concentrations were also determined, and for each occupancy method, the concentration required to produce 50% occupancy (EC 50 ) was calculated because this parameter is independent of the route of Lorazepam administration. For the in vivo binding assay, Lorazepam was dosed orally (0.1–10 mg/kg), whereas for the micro-PET study, Lorazepam was given via the i.v. route as a low dose (0.75 mg/kg bolus) and then a high dose (0.5 mg/kg bolus then 0.2 mg/ml infusion). The Lorazepam plasma EC 50 in the [ 11 C]flumazenil micro-PET study was 96 ng/ml [95% confidence intervals (CIs) = 74–124 ng/ml], which was very similar to the [ 3 H]flumazenil micro-PET simulation study (94 ng/ml; 95% CI = 63–139 ng/ml), which in turn was comparable with the [ 3 H]flumazenil in vivo binding study (134 ng/ml; 95% CI = 119–151 ng/ml). These data clearly show that despite the differences in dosing (i.v. in anesthetized versus orally in conscious rats) and detection (in vivo dynamic PET images versus ex vivo measurements in filtered and washed brain homogenates), [ 11 C]flumazenil micro-PET produces results similar to [ 3 H]flumazenil in vivo binding.
John R Atack - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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comparison of Lorazepam 7 chloro 5 2 chlorophenyl 1 3 dihydro 3 hydroxy 2h 1 4 benzodiazepin 2 one occupancy of rat brain γ aminobutyric acida receptors measured using in vivo 3h flumazenil 8 fluoro 5 6 dihydro 5 methyl 6 oxo 4h imidazo 1 5 a 1 4 benzodiazepine 3 carboxylic acid ethyl ester binding and 11c flumazenil micro positron emission tomography
Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, 2007Co-Authors: John R Atack, Paul Scottstevens, John S Beech, Tim D Fryer, Jessica L Hughes, Marcel C Cleij, Jeanclaude Baron, John C Clark, Richard Hargreaves, Franklin I AigbirhioAbstract:The occupancy by Lorazepam of the benzodiazepine binding site of rat brain GABA A receptors was compared when measured using either in vivo binding of [ 3 H]flumazenil (8-fluoro 5,6-dihydro-5-methyl-6-oxo-4 H -imidazo[1,5- a ][1,4]benzodiazepine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester) in terminal studies or [ 11 C]flumazenil binding in anesthetized animals assessed using a small animal positron emission tomography (PET) scanner (micro-PET). In addition, as a bridging study, Lorazepam occupancy was measured using [ 3 H]flumazenil in vivo binding in rats anesthetized and dosed under micro-PET conditions. Plasma Lorazepam concentrations were also determined, and for each occupancy method, the concentration required to produce 50% occupancy (EC 50 ) was calculated because this parameter is independent of the route of Lorazepam administration. For the in vivo binding assay, Lorazepam was dosed orally (0.1–10 mg/kg), whereas for the micro-PET study, Lorazepam was given via the i.v. route as a low dose (0.75 mg/kg bolus) and then a high dose (0.5 mg/kg bolus then 0.2 mg/ml infusion). The Lorazepam plasma EC 50 in the [ 11 C]flumazenil micro-PET study was 96 ng/ml [95% confidence intervals (CIs) = 74–124 ng/ml], which was very similar to the [ 3 H]flumazenil micro-PET simulation study (94 ng/ml; 95% CI = 63–139 ng/ml), which in turn was comparable with the [ 3 H]flumazenil in vivo binding study (134 ng/ml; 95% CI = 119–151 ng/ml). These data clearly show that despite the differences in dosing (i.v. in anesthetized versus orally in conscious rats) and detection (in vivo dynamic PET images versus ex vivo measurements in filtered and washed brain homogenates), [ 11 C]flumazenil micro-PET produces results similar to [ 3 H]flumazenil in vivo binding.
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comparison of Lorazepam 7 chloro 5 2 chlorophenyl 1 3 dihydro 3 hydroxy 2h 1 4 benzodiazepin 2 one occupancy of rat brain γ aminobutyric acida receptors measured using in vivo 3h flumazenil 8 fluoro 5 6 dihydro 5 methyl 6 oxo 4h imidazo 1 5 a 1 4 benzodiazepine 3 carboxylic acid ethyl ester binding and 11c flumazenil micro positron emission tomography
Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, 2007Co-Authors: John R Atack, Paul Scottstevens, John S Beech, Tim D Fryer, Jessica L Hughes, Marcel C Cleij, Jeanclaude Baron, John C Clark, Richard Hargreaves, Franklin I AigbirhioAbstract:The occupancy by Lorazepam of the benzodiazepine binding site of rat brain GABA A receptors was compared when measured using either in vivo binding of [ 3 H]flumazenil (8-fluoro 5,6-dihydro-5-methyl-6-oxo-4 H -imidazo[1,5- a ][1,4]benzodiazepine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester) in terminal studies or [ 11 C]flumazenil binding in anesthetized animals assessed using a small animal positron emission tomography (PET) scanner (micro-PET). In addition, as a bridging study, Lorazepam occupancy was measured using [ 3 H]flumazenil in vivo binding in rats anesthetized and dosed under micro-PET conditions. Plasma Lorazepam concentrations were also determined, and for each occupancy method, the concentration required to produce 50% occupancy (EC 50 ) was calculated because this parameter is independent of the route of Lorazepam administration. For the in vivo binding assay, Lorazepam was dosed orally (0.1–10 mg/kg), whereas for the micro-PET study, Lorazepam was given via the i.v. route as a low dose (0.75 mg/kg bolus) and then a high dose (0.5 mg/kg bolus then 0.2 mg/ml infusion). The Lorazepam plasma EC 50 in the [ 11 C]flumazenil micro-PET study was 96 ng/ml [95% confidence intervals (CIs) = 74–124 ng/ml], which was very similar to the [ 3 H]flumazenil micro-PET simulation study (94 ng/ml; 95% CI = 63–139 ng/ml), which in turn was comparable with the [ 3 H]flumazenil in vivo binding study (134 ng/ml; 95% CI = 119–151 ng/ml). These data clearly show that despite the differences in dosing (i.v. in anesthetized versus orally in conscious rats) and detection (in vivo dynamic PET images versus ex vivo measurements in filtered and washed brain homogenates), [ 11 C]flumazenil micro-PET produces results similar to [ 3 H]flumazenil in vivo binding.
Marcel C Cleij - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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comparison of Lorazepam 7 chloro 5 2 chlorophenyl 1 3 dihydro 3 hydroxy 2h 1 4 benzodiazepin 2 one occupancy of rat brain γ aminobutyric acida receptors measured using in vivo 3h flumazenil 8 fluoro 5 6 dihydro 5 methyl 6 oxo 4h imidazo 1 5 a 1 4 benzodiazepine 3 carboxylic acid ethyl ester binding and 11c flumazenil micro positron emission tomography
Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, 2007Co-Authors: John R Atack, Paul Scottstevens, John S Beech, Tim D Fryer, Jessica L Hughes, Marcel C Cleij, Jeanclaude Baron, John C Clark, Richard Hargreaves, Franklin I AigbirhioAbstract:The occupancy by Lorazepam of the benzodiazepine binding site of rat brain GABA A receptors was compared when measured using either in vivo binding of [ 3 H]flumazenil (8-fluoro 5,6-dihydro-5-methyl-6-oxo-4 H -imidazo[1,5- a ][1,4]benzodiazepine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester) in terminal studies or [ 11 C]flumazenil binding in anesthetized animals assessed using a small animal positron emission tomography (PET) scanner (micro-PET). In addition, as a bridging study, Lorazepam occupancy was measured using [ 3 H]flumazenil in vivo binding in rats anesthetized and dosed under micro-PET conditions. Plasma Lorazepam concentrations were also determined, and for each occupancy method, the concentration required to produce 50% occupancy (EC 50 ) was calculated because this parameter is independent of the route of Lorazepam administration. For the in vivo binding assay, Lorazepam was dosed orally (0.1–10 mg/kg), whereas for the micro-PET study, Lorazepam was given via the i.v. route as a low dose (0.75 mg/kg bolus) and then a high dose (0.5 mg/kg bolus then 0.2 mg/ml infusion). The Lorazepam plasma EC 50 in the [ 11 C]flumazenil micro-PET study was 96 ng/ml [95% confidence intervals (CIs) = 74–124 ng/ml], which was very similar to the [ 3 H]flumazenil micro-PET simulation study (94 ng/ml; 95% CI = 63–139 ng/ml), which in turn was comparable with the [ 3 H]flumazenil in vivo binding study (134 ng/ml; 95% CI = 119–151 ng/ml). These data clearly show that despite the differences in dosing (i.v. in anesthetized versus orally in conscious rats) and detection (in vivo dynamic PET images versus ex vivo measurements in filtered and washed brain homogenates), [ 11 C]flumazenil micro-PET produces results similar to [ 3 H]flumazenil in vivo binding.
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comparison of Lorazepam 7 chloro 5 2 chlorophenyl 1 3 dihydro 3 hydroxy 2h 1 4 benzodiazepin 2 one occupancy of rat brain γ aminobutyric acida receptors measured using in vivo 3h flumazenil 8 fluoro 5 6 dihydro 5 methyl 6 oxo 4h imidazo 1 5 a 1 4 benzodiazepine 3 carboxylic acid ethyl ester binding and 11c flumazenil micro positron emission tomography
Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, 2007Co-Authors: John R Atack, Paul Scottstevens, John S Beech, Tim D Fryer, Jessica L Hughes, Marcel C Cleij, Jeanclaude Baron, John C Clark, Richard Hargreaves, Franklin I AigbirhioAbstract:The occupancy by Lorazepam of the benzodiazepine binding site of rat brain GABA A receptors was compared when measured using either in vivo binding of [ 3 H]flumazenil (8-fluoro 5,6-dihydro-5-methyl-6-oxo-4 H -imidazo[1,5- a ][1,4]benzodiazepine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester) in terminal studies or [ 11 C]flumazenil binding in anesthetized animals assessed using a small animal positron emission tomography (PET) scanner (micro-PET). In addition, as a bridging study, Lorazepam occupancy was measured using [ 3 H]flumazenil in vivo binding in rats anesthetized and dosed under micro-PET conditions. Plasma Lorazepam concentrations were also determined, and for each occupancy method, the concentration required to produce 50% occupancy (EC 50 ) was calculated because this parameter is independent of the route of Lorazepam administration. For the in vivo binding assay, Lorazepam was dosed orally (0.1–10 mg/kg), whereas for the micro-PET study, Lorazepam was given via the i.v. route as a low dose (0.75 mg/kg bolus) and then a high dose (0.5 mg/kg bolus then 0.2 mg/ml infusion). The Lorazepam plasma EC 50 in the [ 11 C]flumazenil micro-PET study was 96 ng/ml [95% confidence intervals (CIs) = 74–124 ng/ml], which was very similar to the [ 3 H]flumazenil micro-PET simulation study (94 ng/ml; 95% CI = 63–139 ng/ml), which in turn was comparable with the [ 3 H]flumazenil in vivo binding study (134 ng/ml; 95% CI = 119–151 ng/ml). These data clearly show that despite the differences in dosing (i.v. in anesthetized versus orally in conscious rats) and detection (in vivo dynamic PET images versus ex vivo measurements in filtered and washed brain homogenates), [ 11 C]flumazenil micro-PET produces results similar to [ 3 H]flumazenil in vivo binding.
Paul Scottstevens - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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comparison of Lorazepam 7 chloro 5 2 chlorophenyl 1 3 dihydro 3 hydroxy 2h 1 4 benzodiazepin 2 one occupancy of rat brain γ aminobutyric acida receptors measured using in vivo 3h flumazenil 8 fluoro 5 6 dihydro 5 methyl 6 oxo 4h imidazo 1 5 a 1 4 benzodiazepine 3 carboxylic acid ethyl ester binding and 11c flumazenil micro positron emission tomography
Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, 2007Co-Authors: John R Atack, Paul Scottstevens, John S Beech, Tim D Fryer, Jessica L Hughes, Marcel C Cleij, Jeanclaude Baron, John C Clark, Richard Hargreaves, Franklin I AigbirhioAbstract:The occupancy by Lorazepam of the benzodiazepine binding site of rat brain GABA A receptors was compared when measured using either in vivo binding of [ 3 H]flumazenil (8-fluoro 5,6-dihydro-5-methyl-6-oxo-4 H -imidazo[1,5- a ][1,4]benzodiazepine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester) in terminal studies or [ 11 C]flumazenil binding in anesthetized animals assessed using a small animal positron emission tomography (PET) scanner (micro-PET). In addition, as a bridging study, Lorazepam occupancy was measured using [ 3 H]flumazenil in vivo binding in rats anesthetized and dosed under micro-PET conditions. Plasma Lorazepam concentrations were also determined, and for each occupancy method, the concentration required to produce 50% occupancy (EC 50 ) was calculated because this parameter is independent of the route of Lorazepam administration. For the in vivo binding assay, Lorazepam was dosed orally (0.1–10 mg/kg), whereas for the micro-PET study, Lorazepam was given via the i.v. route as a low dose (0.75 mg/kg bolus) and then a high dose (0.5 mg/kg bolus then 0.2 mg/ml infusion). The Lorazepam plasma EC 50 in the [ 11 C]flumazenil micro-PET study was 96 ng/ml [95% confidence intervals (CIs) = 74–124 ng/ml], which was very similar to the [ 3 H]flumazenil micro-PET simulation study (94 ng/ml; 95% CI = 63–139 ng/ml), which in turn was comparable with the [ 3 H]flumazenil in vivo binding study (134 ng/ml; 95% CI = 119–151 ng/ml). These data clearly show that despite the differences in dosing (i.v. in anesthetized versus orally in conscious rats) and detection (in vivo dynamic PET images versus ex vivo measurements in filtered and washed brain homogenates), [ 11 C]flumazenil micro-PET produces results similar to [ 3 H]flumazenil in vivo binding.
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comparison of Lorazepam 7 chloro 5 2 chlorophenyl 1 3 dihydro 3 hydroxy 2h 1 4 benzodiazepin 2 one occupancy of rat brain γ aminobutyric acida receptors measured using in vivo 3h flumazenil 8 fluoro 5 6 dihydro 5 methyl 6 oxo 4h imidazo 1 5 a 1 4 benzodiazepine 3 carboxylic acid ethyl ester binding and 11c flumazenil micro positron emission tomography
Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, 2007Co-Authors: John R Atack, Paul Scottstevens, John S Beech, Tim D Fryer, Jessica L Hughes, Marcel C Cleij, Jeanclaude Baron, John C Clark, Richard Hargreaves, Franklin I AigbirhioAbstract:The occupancy by Lorazepam of the benzodiazepine binding site of rat brain GABA A receptors was compared when measured using either in vivo binding of [ 3 H]flumazenil (8-fluoro 5,6-dihydro-5-methyl-6-oxo-4 H -imidazo[1,5- a ][1,4]benzodiazepine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester) in terminal studies or [ 11 C]flumazenil binding in anesthetized animals assessed using a small animal positron emission tomography (PET) scanner (micro-PET). In addition, as a bridging study, Lorazepam occupancy was measured using [ 3 H]flumazenil in vivo binding in rats anesthetized and dosed under micro-PET conditions. Plasma Lorazepam concentrations were also determined, and for each occupancy method, the concentration required to produce 50% occupancy (EC 50 ) was calculated because this parameter is independent of the route of Lorazepam administration. For the in vivo binding assay, Lorazepam was dosed orally (0.1–10 mg/kg), whereas for the micro-PET study, Lorazepam was given via the i.v. route as a low dose (0.75 mg/kg bolus) and then a high dose (0.5 mg/kg bolus then 0.2 mg/ml infusion). The Lorazepam plasma EC 50 in the [ 11 C]flumazenil micro-PET study was 96 ng/ml [95% confidence intervals (CIs) = 74–124 ng/ml], which was very similar to the [ 3 H]flumazenil micro-PET simulation study (94 ng/ml; 95% CI = 63–139 ng/ml), which in turn was comparable with the [ 3 H]flumazenil in vivo binding study (134 ng/ml; 95% CI = 119–151 ng/ml). These data clearly show that despite the differences in dosing (i.v. in anesthetized versus orally in conscious rats) and detection (in vivo dynamic PET images versus ex vivo measurements in filtered and washed brain homogenates), [ 11 C]flumazenil micro-PET produces results similar to [ 3 H]flumazenil in vivo binding.
John S Beech - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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comparison of Lorazepam 7 chloro 5 2 chlorophenyl 1 3 dihydro 3 hydroxy 2h 1 4 benzodiazepin 2 one occupancy of rat brain γ aminobutyric acida receptors measured using in vivo 3h flumazenil 8 fluoro 5 6 dihydro 5 methyl 6 oxo 4h imidazo 1 5 a 1 4 benzodiazepine 3 carboxylic acid ethyl ester binding and 11c flumazenil micro positron emission tomography
Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, 2007Co-Authors: John R Atack, Paul Scottstevens, John S Beech, Tim D Fryer, Jessica L Hughes, Marcel C Cleij, Jeanclaude Baron, John C Clark, Richard Hargreaves, Franklin I AigbirhioAbstract:The occupancy by Lorazepam of the benzodiazepine binding site of rat brain GABA A receptors was compared when measured using either in vivo binding of [ 3 H]flumazenil (8-fluoro 5,6-dihydro-5-methyl-6-oxo-4 H -imidazo[1,5- a ][1,4]benzodiazepine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester) in terminal studies or [ 11 C]flumazenil binding in anesthetized animals assessed using a small animal positron emission tomography (PET) scanner (micro-PET). In addition, as a bridging study, Lorazepam occupancy was measured using [ 3 H]flumazenil in vivo binding in rats anesthetized and dosed under micro-PET conditions. Plasma Lorazepam concentrations were also determined, and for each occupancy method, the concentration required to produce 50% occupancy (EC 50 ) was calculated because this parameter is independent of the route of Lorazepam administration. For the in vivo binding assay, Lorazepam was dosed orally (0.1–10 mg/kg), whereas for the micro-PET study, Lorazepam was given via the i.v. route as a low dose (0.75 mg/kg bolus) and then a high dose (0.5 mg/kg bolus then 0.2 mg/ml infusion). The Lorazepam plasma EC 50 in the [ 11 C]flumazenil micro-PET study was 96 ng/ml [95% confidence intervals (CIs) = 74–124 ng/ml], which was very similar to the [ 3 H]flumazenil micro-PET simulation study (94 ng/ml; 95% CI = 63–139 ng/ml), which in turn was comparable with the [ 3 H]flumazenil in vivo binding study (134 ng/ml; 95% CI = 119–151 ng/ml). These data clearly show that despite the differences in dosing (i.v. in anesthetized versus orally in conscious rats) and detection (in vivo dynamic PET images versus ex vivo measurements in filtered and washed brain homogenates), [ 11 C]flumazenil micro-PET produces results similar to [ 3 H]flumazenil in vivo binding.
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comparison of Lorazepam 7 chloro 5 2 chlorophenyl 1 3 dihydro 3 hydroxy 2h 1 4 benzodiazepin 2 one occupancy of rat brain γ aminobutyric acida receptors measured using in vivo 3h flumazenil 8 fluoro 5 6 dihydro 5 methyl 6 oxo 4h imidazo 1 5 a 1 4 benzodiazepine 3 carboxylic acid ethyl ester binding and 11c flumazenil micro positron emission tomography
Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, 2007Co-Authors: John R Atack, Paul Scottstevens, John S Beech, Tim D Fryer, Jessica L Hughes, Marcel C Cleij, Jeanclaude Baron, John C Clark, Richard Hargreaves, Franklin I AigbirhioAbstract:The occupancy by Lorazepam of the benzodiazepine binding site of rat brain GABA A receptors was compared when measured using either in vivo binding of [ 3 H]flumazenil (8-fluoro 5,6-dihydro-5-methyl-6-oxo-4 H -imidazo[1,5- a ][1,4]benzodiazepine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester) in terminal studies or [ 11 C]flumazenil binding in anesthetized animals assessed using a small animal positron emission tomography (PET) scanner (micro-PET). In addition, as a bridging study, Lorazepam occupancy was measured using [ 3 H]flumazenil in vivo binding in rats anesthetized and dosed under micro-PET conditions. Plasma Lorazepam concentrations were also determined, and for each occupancy method, the concentration required to produce 50% occupancy (EC 50 ) was calculated because this parameter is independent of the route of Lorazepam administration. For the in vivo binding assay, Lorazepam was dosed orally (0.1–10 mg/kg), whereas for the micro-PET study, Lorazepam was given via the i.v. route as a low dose (0.75 mg/kg bolus) and then a high dose (0.5 mg/kg bolus then 0.2 mg/ml infusion). The Lorazepam plasma EC 50 in the [ 11 C]flumazenil micro-PET study was 96 ng/ml [95% confidence intervals (CIs) = 74–124 ng/ml], which was very similar to the [ 3 H]flumazenil micro-PET simulation study (94 ng/ml; 95% CI = 63–139 ng/ml), which in turn was comparable with the [ 3 H]flumazenil in vivo binding study (134 ng/ml; 95% CI = 119–151 ng/ml). These data clearly show that despite the differences in dosing (i.v. in anesthetized versus orally in conscious rats) and detection (in vivo dynamic PET images versus ex vivo measurements in filtered and washed brain homogenates), [ 11 C]flumazenil micro-PET produces results similar to [ 3 H]flumazenil in vivo binding.
