Morphology of neurones in the storage part of the corpus cardiacum of Locusta migratoria: no evidence for their involvement in the regulation of adipokinetic cell activity |
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Authors: | H G B Vullings P C C M Passier E M Van der Jagt J H B Diederen |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Experimental Zoology, Utrecht University, Padualaan 8, NL-3584 CH Utrecht, The Netherlands |
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Abstract: | The storage part of the corpus cardiacum of Locusta migratoria consists of two compartments: a neural part on the haemocoelic side containing neuronal cell bodies that are protected by a blood-brain barrier, and a neurohaemal part adjacent to the aorta. Intracellular filling of the neurones in the neural part with Lucifer yellow followed by confocal laser scanning microscopy has revealed that these neurones can be divided into several classes. None of the neurones has processes extending into the glandular part of the corpus cardiacum. They are, therefore, not directly involved in the regulation of adipokinetic cell activity. |
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Keywords: | Corpus cardiacum (storage part) Neurones Blood-brain barrier Intracellular filling Confocal laser scanning microscopy Adipokinetic hormone release Locusta migratoria (Insecta) |
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