VIP-like immunoreactive cells in the kidney of goldfish (Carassius auratus).
By immunohistochemistry VIP-like immunoreactive cells were observed in the second segment of some renal proximal tubules of Carassius auratus. Immunoreactivity displayed a granular appearance all over the cells. VIP-like immunoreactive cells showed a shape of an over-turned flask whose globe-like part looks like the tubular lumen. No immunoreactive material was observed in other tracts of the nephron and in the interstitial cells. The presence of VIP-like immunoreactive cells is discussed in relation to their possible function.
de Girolamo
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Department of Structures, Functions and Biological Technologies, University of Naples "Federico II," Naples, Italy.
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D000818:Animals; D006054:Goldfish / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000378:metabolism*; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D007687:Kidney Tubules, Proximal / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000166:cytology; D014660:Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide / Q000032:analysis*
D014660:Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide