Lectin-binding sites in the retina of the pig, baboon and cat.
There are notable interspecific differences in the lectin binding sites in the retina of mammals. In the porcine retina a distinct labeling of all the neurons of the stratum ganglionare is obtained by use of succinylated wheat-germ-agglutinin (WGA-S). In the baboon the stratum ganglionare does not label, though the entire inner plexiform layer can be demonstrated with WGA-S. In the cat WGA-S binds exclusively to the outer segments of the rods and cones. These specific differences will be compared with findings in the human retina [10] and discussed in connection with biochemical results obtained during our studies of the porcine retina.
Anatomische Anstalt der Universität, München.
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D000818:Animals; D002415:Cats; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques; D010215:Papio; D011975:Receptors, Mitogen / Q000032:analysis*; D012160:Retina / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D013045:Species Specificity; D013552:Swine
D011975:Receptors, Mitogen