ISSN:
1432-0878
Keywords:
Paraganglion laryngicum inferius (mouse)
;
Glomus laryngicum inferior
;
Catecholamines
;
Fluorescence histochemistry
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The presence of high concentrations of catecholamines is shown in the mouse's inferior laryngeal paraganglion by means of fluorescence histochemistry. In mice, the entire organ is composed of 20 to 25 small, intensely fluorescent cells of oval shape (about 15 μm in diameter). The paraganglion is well provided with capillaries. The identification of catecholamines in the inferior laryngeal paraganglion, originally described as nonchromaffin (parasympathetic) paraganglion, presents additional evidence that all paraganglia store biogenic amines, are related to the sympathetic nervous system, and belong to the APUD cell series.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00219272
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