Changes in Number of α‐Adrenergic Receptor Subtypes in Hepatocytes from Rats Fed 3′‐Methyl‐4‐dimethylaminoazobenzene

Abstract
Changes in numbers of α1‐ and α2‐adrenergic receptors in the plasma membranes of hepatocytes from female Donryu rats given feed containing 0.06% of the carcinogen 3′‐methyl‐4‐dimethylamino‐azobenzene (3′‐MeDAB), were examined. α1‐Adrenergic receptors, measured in terms of [3H]‐prazosin binding, decreased to half of the control 2 weeks after the start of this diet, then gradually decreased for the next 22 weeks. α2‐Adrenergic receptors, measured in terms of [3H]clonidine binding, transiently increased 3‐fold over the control at 2 weeks. These changes in the early period of the 3′‐MeDAB diet intake may be related to hepatocarcinogenesis.

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