Putative cholinergic interneurons in the optic tectum of goldfish.
We have demonstrated that a significant fraction of cells in layer 1 of goldfish optic tectum are immunoreactive for choline acetyltransferase. These cells constitute 4-7% of type XIV cells, which are thought to be intrinsic neurons and represent 95% of all tectal cells. The number of immunoreactive type XIV cells is unchanged following short-term enucleation. The possible integrative role of these putative cholinergic neurons is discussed in relation to sensory functions of the optic tectum.
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D000818:Animals; D002795:Choline O-Acetyltransferase / Q000032:analysis*; D006054:Goldfish; D009474:Neurons / Q000166:cytology / Q000201:enzymology / Q000502:physiology*; D013477:Superior Colliculi / Q000166:cytology / Q000201:enzymology / Q000502:physiology*
D002795:Choline O-Acetyltransferase