| Literature DB >> 6387647 |
M Yamazoe, S Shiosaka, A Yagura, Y Kawai, T Shibasaki, N Ling, M Tohyama.
Abstract
The distribution of immunoreactive alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (alpha-MSHI) in the rat lower brain stem was examined by indirect immunofluorescence or peroxidase- anti-peroxidase immunohistochemical method using an antiserum against synthetic alpha-MSH. The results confirmed the presence of alpha-MSHI fibers in the midbrain central gray matter and parabrachial area, and demonstrated a much more extensive distribution of these fibers in various parts of the lower brain stem areas previously thought not contain alpha-MSHI fibers. In addition, the commissural nucleus was identified as a new alpha-MSHI neurons-containing site. No alpha-MSHI neurons were seen in other regions of the rat lower brain stem.Entities:
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Year: 1984 PMID: 6387647 DOI: 10.1016/0196-9781(84)90013-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Peptides ISSN: 0196-9781 Impact factor: 3.750