Demonstration of a neuropeptide Y (NPY)-like immunoreactivity in the pigeon retina

The distribution of neuropeptide Y (NPY)-like immunoreactivity in the pigeon retina was investigated by fluorescence immunohistochemistry. NPY-positive cells were found in central and peripheral retina. NPY somata were located in the proximal portion of the inner nuclear layer and their processes di...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Neuroscience letters 1986-10, Vol.70 (2), p.193-197
Hauptverfasser:	Verstappen, A., Van Reeth, O., Vaudry, H., Pelletier, G., Vanderhaeghen, J.J.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Biological and medical sciences Columbidae Eye and associated structures. Visual pathways and centers. Vision Fluorescent Antibody Technique Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Histocytochemistry Immunohistochemistry Neurons - analysis Neuropeptide Y Neuropeptide Y - analysis NPY Pigeon Retina Retina - analysis Retina - cytology Vertebrates: nervous system and sense organs
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Zusammenfassung:	The distribution of neuropeptide Y (NPY)-like immunoreactivity in the pigeon retina was investigated by fluorescence immunohistochemistry. NPY-positive cells were found in central and peripheral retina. NPY somata were located in the proximal portion of the inner nuclear layer and their processes directed to the inner plexiform layer where they ramified in 3 immunoreactive bands. NPY might play a role as a neurotransmitter or neuromodulator in the pigeon retina.
ISSN:	0304-3940 1872-7972
DOI:	10.1016/0304-3940(86)90462-3