ISSN:
1432-0878
Keywords:
Key words: Vomeronasal system
;
Microvilli
;
Monoclonal antibody
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Pheromone
;
Rat (Sprague Dawley)
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract. Immunohistochemical properties of monoclonal antibodies raised against the rat vomeronasal epithelium were examined in adult rats. Three monoclonal antibodies, VOBM1, VOBM2, and VOM2, reacted specifically to the luminal surface of the sensory epithelium of the vomeronasal organ. In addition, the reactivities of VOBM1 and VOBM2 were detected in the vomeronasal nerve layer and the glomerular layer of the accessory olfactory bulb. Electron-microscopic study revealed differential patterns of the immunoreactivity of the three antibodies to the microvilli of vomeronasal sensory epithelium. VOBM1 immunoreactivity was found on the microvilli of the supporting cells, whereas VOBM2 immunoreactivity was found on those of the sensory cells. VOM2 immunoreactivity was observed on the microvilli of both the sensory and supporting cells. These results suggest that the three antibodies recognize different antigens on the vomeronasal sensory epithelium. In particular, VOBM2 antibody appears to react to an antigen specific to the microvilli of the vomeronasal sensory cells.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s004410050421
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