title: [Study on the distribution and location of neuroglobin in human tissues and cells].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To explore the distribution and location of neuroglobin (NGB) and its function in human tissues and cells.
  
  
  METHODS
  The distribution and localization of NGB in human tissues and cells were examined by immunohistochemical method.
  
  
  RESULTS
  NGB-positive cells were mainly distributed in neurons of central nervous system and peripheral nervous system, and some in endocrine tissues and genital system. NGB-immunoreactive product located in the cytoplasm of these cells.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The expression of NGB in human nervous tissues, some endocrine tissues and genital system suggested that NGB might play an important role in the utilizations of oxygen and physiological functions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Forensic Pathology, West China School of Preclinical and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
authors.forename: Hao-jie
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Qin
authors.forename: Lu-shun
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Zhang
authors.forename: Na
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Wu
authors.forename: Ya-dong
authors.initials: YD
authors.lastname: Guo
authors.forename: Lin
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Zhang
authors.forename: Ming-yuan
authors.initials: MY
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Peng
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Guan
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005914:Globins / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008297:Male; D009419:Nerve Tissue Proteins / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000502:physiology; D009420:Nervous System / Q000166:cytology / Q000378:metabolism*; D000078787:Neuroglobin; D009474:Neurons / Q000166:cytology / Q000378:metabolism; D010101:Oxygen Consumption / Q000502:physiology; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D009419:Nerve Tissue Proteins; D000078787:Neuroglobin; D005914:Globins