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Current Topics in Peptide & Protein Research   Volumes    Volume 14 
Abstract
Na+, K+-ATPase response to neurotensin is altered by Streptozotocin administration
María Graciela López Ordieres, Carina Rosin, Jorge Miño, Georgina Rodríguez de Lores Arnaiz
Pages: 19 - 26
Number of pages: 8
Current Topics in Peptide & Protein Research
Volume 14 

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ABSTRACT
 
Neurotensin is a basic tridecapeptide which can act as a neuromodulator or a neurotransmitter and binds to a group of receptors. Neurotensin is able to inhibit Na+, K+-ATPase activity, an effect blocked by the presence of antagonist SR48692, suggesting the involvement of high affinity neurotensin (NTS1) receptor. Diverse evidences suggest a relationship between neurotensinergic system and glycemia levels. For this reason, potential Na+, K+-ATPase regulation by neurotensin in brain membranes obtained from rats turned hyperglycaemic was explored. As a model to produce diabetes mellitus, rats were administered with Streptozotocin (STZ), a specific toxic agent to the pancreatic beta cells. Our findings indicated that Na+, K+-ATPase activity in synaptosomal membranes isolated from diabetic rats failed to respond to neurotensin. The treatment decreased the affinity of NTS1 receptor for neurotensin and the expression of Na+, K+-ATPase alpha3 subunit in cerebral cortex. The results led us to conclude that STZ administration alters the response of Na+, K+-ATPase to neurotensin. Such effect seems to involve a decrease in enzyme alpha3 isoform expression and NTS1 receptor affinity for neurotensin.
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