Spatial organization of neurons, astrocytes and vessels in rat brain.
- Author:
Qi-Ben WANG
1
;
Yan-Bin MENG
;
Qing-Hong HUANG
Author Information
1. Department of Anatomy, Xiangnan College, Hunan Chenzhou 423000, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Animals;
Astrocytes;
cytology;
physiology;
Brain;
cytology;
physiology;
Cerebrovascular Circulation;
physiology;
Female;
Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein;
biosynthesis;
Male;
Neurons;
cytology;
physiology;
Rats;
Rats, Sprague-Dawley
- From:
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
2008;33(7):592-595
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To demonstrate the spatial organization of neurons, astrocytes and vessels in rat brain.
METHODS:Cerebral vascular was shown by vivi-perfusion with ink. Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) immunohistochemistry and nissl's staining were performed on the serial sections of frozen brain tissues.
RESULTS:Astracytes distributed along the branches of blood vessels, and neurons in the region of the relatively rich blood vessels. Neurons and astrocytes presented regional distribution.
CONCLUSION:This method can well indicate the spatial organization of neurovascular unit, the regional differences in the distribution may be related to physical activities and the corresponding adjustment function.
