Innervation of the pituitary gland by supraependymal neurons.
Retrograde transport of horseradish peroxidase (HRP) was used to identify supraependymal neurons projecting to the pituitary gland in the hamster. Supraependymal neurons overlying the median eminence were labeled by HRP injections into the neural and intermediate lobes of the pituitary gland; no neurons were labeled following HRP injections confined to the anterior lobe. Supraependymal neurons innervating the pituitary gland may provide a means whereby cerebrospinal fluid-borne substances modulate neuro-intermediate lobe function.
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Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48201.
Hazlett
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Mitchell
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D018998:Wheat Germ Agglutinin-Horseradish Peroxidase Conjugate; D014909:Wheat Germ Agglutinins; D006735:Horseradish Peroxidase