The Pineal Gland of the Mole (Talpa Europaea L.) III. A Fluorescence Histochemical Study

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Journal Cell Tissue Res

Specialties Anatomy & Histology
Cell Biology

Date 1976 Jan 27

PMID 1248027

Citations 6

Authors

P Pevet

M T JUILLARD

A R Smith

J A Kappers

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Abstract

The pineal gland of the mole, a mammal which lives in permanent darkness, has been studied using fluorescence histochemistry. An extensive catecholaminergic innervation is demonstrated. A yellow formaldehyde-induced fluorescence, characteristic of indoleamines, was not observed. If formaldehyde vapour treatment was omitted in the procedure, numerous cells containing yellow-orange autofluorescent material could be shown. The nature and possible function of this material is discussed.

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