The LH-RH-containing neuronal network in the preoptic area of the rat: demonstration of LH-RH-containing nerve terminals in synaptic contact with LH-RH neurons.
The existence of a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LH-RH)-containing local neuronal network in the preoptic area of the rat was demonstrated by electron microscopic immunocytochemistry. LH-RH-immunostained presynaptic boutons were observed in synaptic contact with LH-RH-immunoreactive dendrites and perikarya.
D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone / Q000378:metabolism*; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D009411:Nerve Endings / Q000378:metabolism; D011301:Preoptic Area / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains; D013569:Synapses / Q000648:ultrastructure
D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone