ISSN:
1434-4726
Keywords:
Olfactory epithelium
;
Apoptosis
;
Nucleic acid labeling
;
Guinea pig
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Among nerve cells of vertebrates, the olfactory epithelia are uncommon in their capacity for cell turnover. Apoptosis is well known to play a key role in maintaining homeostasis in continuously renewing tissues. We examined whether true apoptosis occurred in the normal olfactory epithelia of healthy adult guinea pigs using nucleic acid labeling. Subsequently, apoptosis was recognized in olfactory nerve cells, indicating that apoptosis might play a role in turnover of the olfactory epithelium.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00178295
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