[The localization of glutamate in the chicken cochlea].
OBJECTIVE
To prove that glutamate plays a role as transmitter in cochlear-herrus acusticus introduction.


METHODS
Glutamate immunoreactivity (Glu-IR) was investigated in the cytoplasm of the hair cells ganglion cells, and nerve fibers in normal chickens by means of monoclonal antibody immunochemistry.


RESULTS
The tall hair cells reacted more strongly than the short hair cells. The supporting cells showed no positive stain. It was suggested that glutamate may be the transmitter or modulator in the chicken cochlea.


CONCLUSIONS
Glutamate may act as transmitter in cochlear introduction.
Nie
G H
GH
Shenzhen Red Cross Hospital, Shenzhen 518029.
Wang
J B
JB
D000818:Animals; D002645:Chickens; D005260:Female; D018698:Glutamic Acid / Q000502:physiology*; D006198:Hair Cells, Auditory / Q000378:metabolism*; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008297:Male; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents; D013136:Spiral Ganglion / Q000378:metabolism
D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents; D018698:Glutamic Acid