Corticotropin releasing factor-like immunoreactive neurons in the rat retina.
Corticotropin releasing factor (CRF)-like immunoreactive neurons have been identified in the rat retina by immunohistochemical methods using antisera directed against ovine and rat CRF. CRF-like immunoreactivity was observed in both amacrine and ganglion cells which projected fine varicose processes to the inner plexiform layer of the retina. It is suggested that CRF may play a role in retinal function.
D000818:Animals; D003346:Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone / Q000378:metabolism*; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D008297:Male; D009474:Neurons / Q000378:metabolism; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains; D012160:Retina / Q000166:cytology / Q000378:metabolism*
D003346:Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone