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Localization of D1 dopamine receptors in the chicken retina
S I Firth1, I G Morgan, M K Boelen
1Centre for Visual Sciences, Research School of Biological Sciences, Australian National University, Australia. sally@RSBS.central.anu.edu.au
Purpose:
The localization of dopamine D1 receptors (DIR) in the chicken retina was examined using an anti-human DIR monoclonal antibody and PAP techniques.
Results:
A clear band of staining was seen in the outer plexiform layer, as well as cellular staining in the outer-most part of the inner nuclear layer, probably in a subset of horizontal cells. Many different amacrine cell bodies were labelled in the inner one-third of the inner nuclear layer. There was also extensive staining in the inner plexiform layer, which showed some striation. Occasional labelled ganglion cells were also detected.
Conclusion:
Localization of D1-dopamine receptors has been shown in the chicken retina.