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[The localization of glutamate in the chicken cochlea]
Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Ke Za Zhi = Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology
|January 25, 2003
Abstract
Objective:
To prove that glutamate plays a role as transmitter in cochlear-herrus acusticus introduction.
Method:
Glutamate immunoreactivity (Glu-IR) was investigated in the cytoplasm of the hair cells ganglion cells, and nerve fibers in normal chickens by means of monoclonal antibody immunochemistry.
Result:
The tall hair cells reacted more strongly than the short hair cells. The supporting cells showed no positive stain. It was suggested that glutamate may be the transmitter or modulator in the chicken cochlea.
Conclusion:
Glutamate may act as transmitter in cochlear introduction.