Presence of LHRH (luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone) fibers in the optic nerve, optic chiasm and optic tract of the adult rat

Presence of LHRH (luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone) fibers in the optic nerve, optic chiasm and optic tract of the adult rat

In mammals LHRH (luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone) is synthesized and released by a set of neurons that have their embryonic origin in the olfactory placode. We have observed that, besides their classical location, LHRH fibers can also be seen in the optic nerve and optic chiasm. Some LHRH fibe...

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Veröffentlicht in:Brain research. Developmental brain research 1996-02, Vol.91 (2), p.292-299
Hauptverfasser: Santacana, M., de la Vega, A.G., Heredia, M., Valverde, F.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Age Factors
Animals
Female
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone - analysis
immunocytochemistry
LHRH
Male
Optic chiasm
Optic Chiasm - chemistry
Optic nerve
Optic Nerve - chemistry
Optic tract
Rat
Rats
Rats, Wistar
Visual Pathways
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Zusammenfassung:In mammals LHRH (luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone) is synthesized and released by a set of neurons that have their embryonic origin in the olfactory placode. We have observed that, besides their classical location, LHRH fibers can also be seen in the optic nerve and optic chiasm. Some LHRH fibers could also be traced in the optic tract. The possible course of these projections, and their functional significance are discussed.
ISSN:0165-3806
DOI:10.1016/0165-3806(95)00199-9