title: [Peripheral distribution of a neuropeptide recognized by an antiserum raised against the mammalian CRF41, in the mollusc Helix pomatia].
abstract: Immunocytochemical methods using an antiserum raised against ovine corticoliberin revealed perikarya and processes in the central and peripheral nervous system of the Pulmonate Gastropod Helix pomatia. The coexistence of immunoreactive nerve fibres and primary sensory neurons in the intestinal wall and in the tentacles appeared particularly significant. The distribution of this peptide suggests that it could act as a sensory neurotransmitter at the central and peripheral levels.
authors.affiliation: Laboratoire d'Histologie-Embryologie et Cytogénétique, Faculté de Médecine, Besançon.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cardot
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Fellmann
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003429:Cross Reactions; D006372:Helix, Snails / Q000032:analysis*; D007106:Immune Sera; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008322:Mammals; D009479:Neuropeptides / Q000032:analysis*
chemical_list: D007106:Immune Sera; D009479:Neuropeptides
vernacular_title: Distribution périphérique d'un neuropeptide reconnu par un anti-sérum dirigé contre le CRF41 des mammifères, chez le mollusque Helix pomatia.