Development, morphology and topography of chandelier cells in the auditory cortex of the cat.
Using the Golgi method we have studied the development, morphology and topographic distribution of chandelier cells in the auditory cortex of the cat. Kittens from 9 to 42 days old were used. Chandelier cells can be recognized in 9-day-old kittens as a distinct neuronal variety. In the 15- and 23-day-old kittens chandelier cells develop axonal complexes elongated vertically. In the 42-day-old kitten, they seem to have attained their adult morphology. They are not distributed uniformly and their predominance in certain areas suggest that they may have a relation with callosal projecting pyramidal cells.
D000818:Animals; D001303:Auditory Cortex / Q000166:cytology* / Q000254:growth & development; D002415:Cats