Light and electron micrsocopic study of cholinesterase activity in the Meissner and lamellated corpuscles of rats
Braz. j. morphol. sci
; 14(2): 253-6, jul.-dez. 1997. ilus
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ABSTRACT
Non-specific cholinesterase (ChE) activity was demonstrated in the Meissner and lamellated corpuscles of rats, through light and transmission electron microscopy observations. A intense cholinesterase activity was noted in the sensory nerve endings. reaction products were present in the interlamellar spaces between neighbouring lamellae and some in caveolae of the lamella cell plasma membrane. No reaction products were observed within the axon terminals. Since the lamellaeof the sensory corpuscles contain an intense ChE activity, it was suggested that the enzyme would have a role in the function of the mechanoreceptors.
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Assunto principal:
Colinesterases
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Mecanorreceptores
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
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Pt
Revista:
Braz. j. morphol. sci
Assunto da revista:
ANATOMIA
Ano de publicação:
1997
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Article