Abstract
The distribution of primuline-labeled dopamine-containing neurons in the rat forebrain was investigated by combining catecholamine fluorescence and retrograde neuronal labeling techniques following injection of fluorochrome into the upper thoracic spinal cord. It was found that only diencephalic neurons of catecholamine-containing group All, located in the dorsal hypothalamus and the caudal thalamus send out direct projections to the spinal cord. Cells of nonidentified transmitter category were also primuline-labeled in this area. An average of 173±4 catecholamine-containing neurons were revealed in group All, of which 86 were retrogradely labeled with primuline. Numbers of labeled dopamine-containing neurons increased, traveling in a rostro-caudal direction. The functional role which may be played by the dopaminergic diencephalo-spinal neuronal system described is discussed.
Published Version
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
