Localization of neurotensin-immunoreactivity in the spinal cord and peripheral nervous system of the guinea pig.
The mapping of the regional distribution of neurotensin-immunoreactive (NT-IR) fibers and neurons is presented for cervical, thoracic, lumbal and sacral segments of the guinea pig spinal cord. The occurrence of NT-IR fibers in para- and prevertebral ganglia and intramural plexus of viscera is described. It is suggested that NT-IR fibers originating from neurons in the substantia intermedia of the spinal cord are connected with peripheral ganglia.
D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D005727:Ganglia, Spinal / Q000276:immunology; D006168:Guinea Pigs / Q000276:immunology*; D008297:Male; D009496:Neurotensin / Q000276:immunology*; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000276:immunology*; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000276:immunology*; D013376:Substantia Gelatinosa / Q000276:immunology
D009496:Neurotensin