[Acetylcholinesterase containing neurons in the rat brain after DFP-pretreatment (author's transl)]

The AChE activity was demonstrated in some brain regions of adult rats after intoxication with DFP ( (di-isopropyl-fluorophosphate). Within these nuclear areas (Caudate-Putamen-Complex, Globus pallidus, Nucleus accumbens septi, Substantia nigra, Locus coeruleus) various proportions of the neuron population could be shown to be AChE positive. There is a characteristic morphology of the AChE containing neurons. Comparing them with staining and silver impregnation, cytological attributability appears feasible.