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Abstract
The uptake of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the thyroid gland of the rat was studied autoradiographically following in vitro incubation. High-affinity GABA uptake was localized in follicle cells, whereas C cells (parafollicular cells) in general did not accumulate GABA by high-affinity transport. The follicle cells were also the main sites of low-affinity GABA uptake. Additionally, some nerve fibres were found to accumulate GABA. The predominant localization of GABA uptake in follicle cells is discussed in view of a presumed role of GABA in thyroid function.Entities:
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Year: 1981 PMID: 7296659 DOI: 10.1007/bf00210468
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cell Tissue Res ISSN: 0302-766X Impact factor: 5.249