An immunohistochemical demonstration of neuron-specific enolase in the Merkel cells of the frog taste organ.
The Merkel cells in the taste organ of the frog were investigated by immunohistochemistry using neuron-specific enolase (NSE) antiserum. NSE-immunoreactivity was found exclusively in the Merkel cells lying at the base of the taste organ. The distribution and the profiles of the NSE-immunoreactive Merkel cells coincided with serotonin-containing cells previously reported at the same place.
D000818:Animals; D015415:Biomarkers; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D010751:Phosphopyruvate Hydratase / Q000032:analysis*; D011898:Ranidae; D013650:Taste Buds / Q000166:cytology* / Q000201:enzymology
D015415:Biomarkers; D010751:Phosphopyruvate Hydratase