Abstract
A modified method for the localization of monoamine oxidase- (MAO) enzyme activity m cells and fibres of some visceral tissues was described. As a model control and 21-day old embryonic pancreatic tissues fragments transplanted into the anterior eye-chamber of adults rats were used. After 135 days the vibroslice-sectioned slices were incubated in a solution containing tryptamine, nitroblue tetrazolium, sucrose and sodium sulphate. MOA-positive neurons and their processes were observed in the periductal and in intrainsular areas of transplanted and control tissues. MAO-positive mast cells were also detected in the lung. The method may be applied to other tissues as well.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 67-71 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Biogenic Amines |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 1993 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Enzyme activity
- Localization
- Lung
- Monoamine oxidase
- Pancreas
- Transplant
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Neuroscience
- Pharmacology