Immunohistochemical localization of calcium binding proteins and some neurotransmitters in myenteric plexus of goat stomach.
- Author:
Heungshik S LEE
1
;
Young Sam NAM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Original Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
- Keywords: calbindin D-28k; calcitonin gene-related peptide; calretinin; Korean native goat; myenteric plexus; substance P
- MeSH: Animals; Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide; Calcium-Binding Protein, Vitamin D-Dependent/metabolism; Calcium-Binding Proteins/*metabolism; Goats/*metabolism; Immunohistochemistry/veterinary; Myenteric Plexus/*metabolism; Stomach/*innervation; Substance P/metabolism
- From:Journal of Veterinary Science 2006;7(4):315-319
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: To understand the neurochemical properties of the gastric myenteric plexus of ruminants, the expression patterns of calbindin D-28k (CB), calretinin (CR), substance P (SP) and calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) were explored in the Korean native goat. In gastric myenteric plexus, CB and SP immunoreactivity were observed in round- or ovalshaped neurons. CR and CGRP immunoreactivity were detected only in the nerve fibers. This immunohistochemical localization of CB, CR, CGRP and SP in the myenteric plexus of the goat stomach exhibited species-specific patterns. These findings suggest that these substances may be directly or indirectly related to the gastric functions of the goat stomach.
