The presence of dopamine (DA) receptors in feline kidneys is a matter of contention. Radioligand binding and Western blotting studies were employed to determine whether DA receptors are present in feline kidneys. The pharmacologic profile of the selective D1-receptor antagonist [3H]-SCH 23390 was studied in renal cortical membrane preparations from cats by conducting saturation binding isotherm and competitive binding experiments. [3H]-SCH 23390 bound to feline renal cortical membranes in a manner consistent with labeling of a D1-like receptor. The binding profile revealed a single site D1-like or D1 receptor in the feline renal cortex with a Kd = 7.8 +/- 1.0 nmol/L and Bmax = 76.5 +/- 19.5 fmol/mg. Competitive binding studies for [3H]-SCH 23390 against unlabeled agonists yielded the following Ki values and rank order of competition: SKF38393 (Ki = 0.47 +/- 0.26 micro m) > fenoldopam (Ki = 3.12 +/- 1.1 micro m) > DA (Ki = 933.1 +/- 1.6 micro m). Competitive binding studies for [3H]-SCH-23390 against unlabeled antagonists yielded the following rank order of competition: SCH 23390 (Ki = 1.97 +/- 0.81 micro m) > spiperone (Ki = 3.79 +/- 0.79) > metoclopramide (Ki = 4.26 +/- 2.4 micro m). Western blot analysis with anti-DA D1 receptor antibodies detected a single band with Mr of 74 kDa corresponding to a D1 DA receptor. These results suggest that a putative D1-like or D1 receptor exists in feline kidneys different from those previously identified in rat, dog or human kidneys.
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