GABA-immunoreactive neurons in the rat dorsal lateral geniculate nucleus: light microscopical observations

Brain Res. 1985 Oct 28;346(1):171-5. doi: 10.1016/0006-8993(85)91111-4.

Abstract

The dorsal lateral geniculate nucleus (dLGN) of the rat was investigated immunocytochemically using an antiserum against the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). The appearance of GABA-immunopositive dendrites, dendritic appendages, and the size and shape of neuronal somata closely resembled the putative intrinsic neurons described previously in Golgi-impregnation studies of the rat dLGN.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Female
  • Geniculate Bodies / metabolism*
  • Glutamate Decarboxylase / metabolism
  • Immunoenzyme Techniques
  • Male
  • Rats
  • gamma-Aminobutyric Acid / metabolism*

Substances

  • gamma-Aminobutyric Acid
  • Glutamate Decarboxylase