Regional distribution of met-enkephalin within the amygdaloid complex and bed nucleus of the stria terminals.
The distribution of met-enkephalin (Met-E) within the amygdaloid complex and bed nucleus of the stria terminalis has been studied using a sensitive and highly specific radioimmunoassay. Particularly high levels of Met-E were found in the central nucleus of the amygdala. Large amounts of Met-E were also found in the various subdivisions of the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (BST). These results are in good agreement with immunohistochemical data.
Gros
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U.R.I.A., Insititut Pasteur, Rue du Dr. Roux, 75014 Paris, France.
Pradelles
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Humbert
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Dray
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Le Gal La Salle
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Ben-Ari
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