DISTRIBUTION OF NADPH-DIAPHORASE IN THE PERIOESOPHAGEAL GANGLIA OF THE SNAIL, HELIX-ASPERSA

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作者
SANCHEZALVAREZ, M
LEONOLEA, M
TALAVERA, E
PELLICER, F
SANCHEZISLAS, E
MARTINEZLORENZANA, G
机构
[1] INST MEXICANO PSIQUIATR,DEPT NEUROFISIOL,MEXICO CITY 14370,DF,MEXICO
[2] INST MEXICO PSIQUIATR,DIV NEUROCIENCIAS,NEUROFISIOL LAB,MEXICO CITY 143701,DF,MEXICO
关键词
NADPH-DIAPHORASE; HELIX-ASPERSA; PERIOESOPHAGEAL GANGLIA; MOLLUSK; NITRIC OXIDE;
D O I
10.1016/0304-3940(94)90354-9
中图分类号
Q189 [神经科学];
学科分类号
071006 ;
摘要
In this paper we discuss the anatomical localization of NADPH-diaphorase using Nitroblule tetrazolium in perioesophageal ganglia of Helix aspersa. Our results show that the reaction is present in neurons and fibers of the procerebrum, some positive neurons are found in mesocerebrum, and there were positive fibers in the neuropile of postcerebrum and mesocerebrum; likewise, immunopositive fibers were found in the neuropile of pedal, pleural and parietal ganglia. The presence of NADPH-diaphorase in the interneurons of procerebrum suggests the participation of this enzyme in the production of nitric oxide for the processing of the olfactory information, as has been suggested in mammalian olfactory tissue.
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