Adrenergic and cholinergic innervation of the hamster Harderian gland.
Examination of Harderian glands of adult male and female golden hamsters by appropriate histochemical techniques reveals that adrenergic nerves are associated only with the blood vessels. Acetylcholinesterase-positive fibers are present in the connective tissue surrounding the gland, along the ducts, and among the acini.
D000110:Acetylcholinesterase / Q000032:analysis; D000818:Animals; D006224:Cricetinae; D005260:Female; D006651:Histocytochemistry; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000098:blood supply / Q000166:cytology / Q000201:enzymology / Q000294:innervation*; D008297:Male; D008407:Mast Cells / Q000166:cytology; D010275:Parasympathetic Nervous System / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D012737:Sex Factors; D013564:Sympathetic Nervous System / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D014666:Vasomotor System / Q000033:anatomy & histology
D000110:Acetylcholinesterase