DISTRIBUTION OF SP, NKA, NKB AND CGRP IMMUNOREACTIVE NERVE FIBERS IN THE TRACHEOBRONCHIAL LYMPH NODES OF GUINEA PIG / 解剖学报

ABSTRACT

Immunohistochemical study revealed the distributions of substance P, neurokinin A, neurokinin B and calcitonin gene related peptide immunoreactive nerve fibers in the medulla, cortex and capsule of tracheobronchial lymph nodes in 10 guinea pigs. More immunopositive fibers were found to be distributed in the area around the blood vessels and lymph sinuses, less in the area distant to blood vessels. The four kinds of positive immunoreactive nerve fibers were also seen within the wall of the blood vessels. The results provide some morphological basis for the study of neuroimmunomodulation.