Detection of pantothenic acid-immunoreactive neurons in the rat lateral septal nucleus by a newly developed antibody.
Folia Histochem Cytobiol
; 54(4): 186-192, 2016.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
The available immunohistochemical techniques have documented restricted distribution of vitamins in the mammalian brain. The aim of the study was to develop a highly specific antiserum directed against pantothenic acid to explore the presence of this vitamin in the mammalian brain. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
According to ELISA tests, the anti-pantothenic acid antiserum used showed a good affinity (10-8 M) and specificity. The antiserum was raised in rabbits. Using an indirect immunoperoxidase technique, the mapping of pantothenic acid-immunoreactive structures was carried out in the rat brain.RESULTS:
Pantothenic acid-immunoreactive perikarya were exclusively found in the intermediate part of the lateral septal nucleus. These cells were generally small, round, fusiform or pyramidal and showed 2-3 long (50-100 µm) immunoreactive dendrites. Any immunoreactive axons containing pantothenic acid were detected.CONCLUSIONS:
The very restricted anatomical distribution of the pantothenic acid suggests that this vitamin could be involved in some specific neurophysiological mechanisms.Palavras-chave
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Bases de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Ácido Pantotênico
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Núcleos Septais
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Anticorpos
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Neurônios
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Folia Histochem Cytobiol
Assunto da revista:
HISTOCITOQUIMICA
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Espanha