Localization of D1 dopamine receptors in the chicken retina.
OBJECTIVE
The localization of dopamine D1 receptors (DIR) in the chicken retina was examined using an anti-human DIR monoclonal antibody and PAP techniques.


RESULTS
A clear band of staining was seen in the outer plexiform layer, as well as cellular staining in the outer-most part of the inner nuclear layer, probably in a subset of horizontal cells. Many different amacrine cell bodies were labelled in the inner one-third of the inner nuclear layer. There was also extensive staining in the inner plexiform layer, which showed some striation. Occasional labelled ganglion cells were also detected.


CONCLUSIONS
Localization of D1-dopamine receptors has been shown in the chicken retina.
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Centre for Visual Sciences, Research School of Biological Sciences, Australian National University, Australia. sally@RSBS.central.anu.edu.au
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D000818:Animals; D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D002645:Chickens; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques; D017447:Receptors, Dopamine D1 / Q000378:metabolism*; D012160:Retina / Q000166:cytology / Q000378:metabolism*; D012165:Retinal Ganglion Cells / Q000166:cytology / Q000378:metabolism; D005680:gamma-Aminobutyric Acid / Q000276:immunology
D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D017447:Receptors, Dopamine D1; D005680:gamma-Aminobutyric Acid