| Autor: |
Hirata, Kazuho, Nada, Osami |
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Cell & Tissue Research; 1975, Vol. 159 Issue 1, p101-108, 8p |
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Fluorescence histochemistry reveals that in the frog's taste organ a yellow fluorescence is regularly observed at the most basal region of the sensory epithelium. The fluorescence has a strong intensity, but it fades rapidly upon the UV-irradiation. The peak of the emission spectrum is at 520 mμ. Following reserpine treatment the yellow fluorescence is markedly reduced, but not depleted completely. From these characteristics the monoamine fluorescence is regarded as representing 5-HT (serotonin). The ultrastructural study on sensory epithelia shows that the terminal portions of gustatory cell processes are localized at the basal region. These portions are filled with dense cored vesicles (700-1000 Å in diameter) and frequently opposed with nerve fibers penetrating into the epithelium. The gustatory cell processes are also interposed between the terminal portions or nerve fibers. The cytoplasm of the gustatory cell process is characterized by many mitochondria, fine filaments and glycogen particles, but contains few cored vesicles. The distribution of terminal portions of gustatory cell processes seems to correspond fairly well to that of the monoamine fluorescence observed discontinuously along the basal lamina. Accordingly it is concluded that the fluorigenic monoamine is localized in the cored vesicles of the gustatory cell. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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