Full-text resources of PSJD and other databases are now available in the new Library of Science.
Visit https://bibliotekanauki.pl

PL EN


Preferences help
enabled [disable] Abstract
Number of results
2006 | 66 | 1 | 33-42

Article title

The anatomical relationships between the serotonergic afferents and the neurons containing calcium-binding proteins in the rat claustrum

Selected contents from this journal

Title variants

Languages of publication

EN

Abstracts

EN
Claustrum is a telencephalic structure integrating information of various modalities. Proper functioning of this structure depends on the presence of a network of intrinsic connections. This includes GABA-ergic neuronal populations that also contain calcium-binding proteins (CaBPs). The goal of this study was to analyze qualitative and quantitative the 5-HT-containing fibers in the rat claustrum and to assess the relationships between these fibers and the populations of claustral neurons expressing CaBPs. We used the methods of immunocytochemistry and morphometry. The serotonergic fibers in the claustrum are heterogeneous, both with respect to their morphology and spatial distribution. Thin varicose fibers are more numerous and are homogeneously distributed within the claustrum. Remaining fibers were thicker and possessed larger varicosities. They were present mainly in the ventral part of the claustrum. Although the serotonergic fibers are found in the vicinity of claustral cells containing CaBPs, direct contacts between these fibers and cells are rare. Other mechanisms, including volume transmission, may possibly mediate serotonergic influences.

Keywords

Contributors

author
author
author
author
author

References

Document Type

ARTICLE

Publication order reference

Slawomir Wojcik, Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Medical University of Gdansk, Debinki 1 Str. 80-211 Gdansk, Poland

Identifiers

YADDA identifier

bwmeta1.element.element-from-psjc-3a96a0ef-0812-3153-a605-98acafbdb5ee
JavaScript is turned off in your web browser. Turn it on to take full advantage of this site, then refresh the page.