Neuroglandular contacts between vasopressin-reactive fibers and cells of the pars tuberalis in the rat.
In electron micrographs fibers containing vasopressin-immunoreactive elementary granules 100--120 nm in diameter are observed within the basal lamina of the adenohypophyseal pars tuberalis adjacent to the rostral portion of the median eminence. The concept of a neuroglandular transmitter function of vasopressin is discussed.
D000818:Animals; D001369:Axons / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008297:Male; D009412:Nerve Fibers / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000378:metabolism*; D010903:Pituitary Gland, Anterior / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D051381:Rats; D014667:Vasopressins / Q000276:immunology / Q000378:metabolism*
D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents; D014667:Vasopressins