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Inhibitory zinc-enriched terminals in mouse spinal cord.

G Danscher1, S M Jo, E Varea

  • 1Department of Neurobiology, Institute of Anatomy, University of Aarhus, Denmark. gd@neuro.au.dk

Neuroscience
|September 1, 2001
PubMed
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This study reveals that zinc transporter-3 and glutamate decarboxylase are co-localized in inhibitory zinc-enriched terminals within the mouse spinal cord, suggesting zinc

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Cell Biology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Zinc is a crucial trace element involved in various physiological processes.
  • Zinc-enriched terminals are found in the mammalian central nervous system.
  • The precise role and localization of zinc in spinal cord function remain under investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the ultrastructural localization of zinc transporter-3 (ZNT3), glutamate decarboxylase (GAD), and zinc ions.
  • To determine the synaptic relationships and distribution of zinc-enriched terminals in the mouse spinal cord.
  • To elucidate the potential inhibitory role of zinc in spinal cord neurotransmission.

Main Methods:

  • Immunohistochemistry for zinc transporter-3 and glutamate decarboxylase.

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  • Zinc-selenium autometallography for visualizing zinc ions.
  • Light and electron microscopy for ultrastructural analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • Zinc transporter-3, glutamate decarboxylase, and zinc ions were localized to synaptic vesicles in zinc-enriched terminals.
    • Densest populations of zinc-enriched terminals were observed in dorsal horn laminae I, III, and IV.
    • Zinc-enriched terminals predominantly formed symmetrical synapses, indicative of inhibitory function, and co-localized with GAD.

    Conclusions:

    • The co-localization of zinc ions and glutamate decarboxylase confirms the presence of inhibitory zinc-enriched terminals in the spinal cord.
    • The distribution patterns suggest a role for zinc in both sensory transmission and motor control.
    • These findings enhance our understanding of zinc's neuromodulatory functions in the spinal cord.