ISSN:
1432-0878
Keywords:
Pulmonary neuroendocrine cells
;
Serotonin
;
Neuroepithelial bodies
;
Argyrophil cells
;
Reptiles (Lacerta lepida, Mauremys caspica, Pseudemys scripta elegans, Testudo graeca)
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The distribution of serotonin-immunoreactive cells in the lung of 4 species of reptiles was investigated. Serotonin-containing cells were found forming groups in the interconnecting septa in all 4 species studied, and also as solitary cells in Testudo graeca and Mauremys caspica. Serotonin-containing cells were also localized in the intramural ganglia of Pseudemys scripta elegans and Testudo graeca. The present study confirms that serotonin is widely distributed in the lung of vertebrates.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00216504
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