Histochemical localization of zinc in the feline tapetum |
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Authors: | J. A. Sturman G. Y. Wen H. M. Wisniewski K. C. Hayes |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of Pathological Neurobiology, N.Y. State Institute for Basic Research in Mental Retardation, 1050 Forest Hill Road, 10314 Staten Island, NY;(2) Department of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health, 02115 Boston, MA, USA |
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Abstract: | Summary High resolution electron microscopy of ultrathin sections confirms the presence of a membrane surrounding the tapetal rods in the cat. Cats depleted of taurine exhibit disruption and disorganization of this membrane, probably the first stage of more severe tapetal degeneration. Histochemical localization of zinc shows it to be present on the periphery of the tapetal rods. The amount of zinc present on the periphery of the tapetal rods of taurine depleted cats was greatly reduced. Taurine in feline tapetum, confirmed by autoradiography and direct measurement, was also greatly reduced in taurine-depleted cats. We conclude that both taurine and zinc are localized on the periphery of the tapetal rods and that they contribute to the stability of the membrane. We have also confirmed earlier reports that the cat tapetal rods contain riboflavin and no detectable cysteine.Presented in part at the International Symposium Taurine-Questions and Answers Mexico City, November 16–19, 1980 |
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