The Role of Uptake Transporters in Nose to Brain Dopamine Transport
Nagendra Chemuturi
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The Role of Uptake Transporters in Nose to Brain Dopamine Transport

The Characterization of The Role of Dopamine Transporter and Organic Cation Transporter in Dopamine Transport Across the Nasal Mucosa

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Dopamine, involved in the etiology of CNSrelated disorders such as Parkinson s disease, shows poor CNS disposition following oral and IV administration due to its extensive metabolism in the GI tract and poor permeation of the blood brain barrier. However, enhanced CNS uptake of dopamine was observed following intranasal administration. Western blotting and microscopy studies revealed the expression and presence of Dopamine Transporter (DAT) and Organic Cation Transporter-2 (OCT-2) in the nasal mucosa. Bi-directional transport studies demonstrated the role of both transporters in nasal mucosal...