Immunohistochemical identification of galanin and leucin-enkephalin in the porcine lacrimal gland

E. Adeghate, J. Singh

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Abstract

The presence and distribution of galanin (GAL) and leucine-enkephalin (LEU-ENK) in the pig lacrimal gland was investigated using immunohistochemical techniques.Lacrimal gland segments obtained from the abattoir were fixed in paraformaldehyde-picric acid solution, cut into 40-50 μm thick sections and processed for immunohistochemistry using polyclonal antisera against GAL and LEU-ENK. GAL- and LEU-ENK-immunoreactive intrinsic multipolar neurons were observed in the interacinar and interlobular areas of the pig lacrimal gland. From these regions these intrinsic neurons send branches to the acinar and other tissues of the gland. Immunoreactivity was confined solely to the neural elements. These two potent biologically active neuropeptides may play important roles in the regulation of lacrimal fluid secretion.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)285-289
Number of pages5
JournalNeuropeptides
Volume27
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 1994

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Endocrinology
  • Neurology
  • Endocrine and Autonomic Systems
  • Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

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