ISSN:
1434-4726
Keywords:
Organ of Corti
;
Limax flavus
;
Feutin-gold
;
Electron microscopy
;
Sialic acid
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The localization of sialic acid (N-acetyl- and N-glyconylneuraminic acid) in the organ of Corti of the mongolian gerbil was examined with electron microscopy by postembedding labeling using Limax flavus agglutinin and feutin-gold. Gold labeling was observed on the fibrous structure of the tectorial membrane, the basilar membrane and the spiral limbus. The labeling was also observed on the cuticular plate of the hair cells, the head and cone of the pillar cells and the head plate of Deiters' cells and other supporting cells. Collagen or cytoskeletal glycoproteins are suggested to be the source of the sialic acid in these structures.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00178994
