Histochemical Characterization of the Lectin-binding Sites in the Equine Vomeronasal Organ
Journal of Veterinary Science
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: 15-19, 2003.
Article
Dans Anglais
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| ID: wpr-122783
ABSTRACT
The binding specificities of various lectins, such as the Dolichos biflorus agglutinin (DBA), soybean agglutinin (SBA), and the Bandeiraea simplicifolia BS-1 (Isolectin B4), Triticum vulgaris (WGA), Arachis hypogaea (PNA), and Ulex europaeus (UEA-I) lectins, were studied in the vomeronasal organ of the horse. The microvilli of the vomeronasal sensory epithelium were positive for DBA, SBA, Isolectin B4, WGA, PNA, and UEA-I. The receptor cells showed intense reactivity for DBA and WGA. Lectins were not detected in the supporting cells or basal cells. The Jacobson's glands were positive for WGA and UEA-I, but lectins were absent from the nerve bundles. From these results, we postulate that several lectin-binding carbohydrates on the microvilli and neurosensory cells are associated with chemoreception in the horse. In addition, the differential lectin-binding patterns in the horse suggest that the carbohydrates present in this particular sense organ are species-specific.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Liaison aux protéines
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Sites de fixation
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Immunohistochimie
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Organe voméronasal
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Épithélium
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Equus caballus
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Lectines
Limites du sujet:
Animaux
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Journal of Veterinary Science
Année:
2003
Type:
Article
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