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  • Title: The fine structural organization of tyrosine hydroxylase immunoreactive neurons in rat arcuate nucleus.
    Author: Piotte M, Beaudet A, Joh TH, Brawer JR.
    Journal: J Comp Neurol; 1985 Sep 01; 239(1):44-53. PubMed ID: 2864361.
    Abstract:
    The fine structure of the tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) immunoreactive neurons of the hypothalamic arcuate nucleus was examined by means of immunocytochemistry [peroxidase-antiperoxidase (PAP) method], utilizing an antibody against TH. Immunolabeled axon terminals were observed infrequently and were located predominantly in the lateral region, whereas numerous labeled perikarya and dendrites were found throughout the nucleus. The labeled terminals, containing primarily clear and occasionally dense core vesicles, were never observed in synaptic contact. On the other hand, unlabeled axon terminals were frequently seen synapsing on labeled dendrites. In addition, the labeled dendrites were often seen in direct apposition to other neuronal elements such as both labeled and unlabeled perikarya. In contrast, unlabeled dendrites were never seen apposed to labeled perikarya. Labeled dendrites also occurred in direct contact with one another and with unlabeled dendrites. Moreover, numerous labeled dendrites were encountered along tanycytic processes. Dendrites engaged in tanycytic appositions were occasionally partially encompassed by thin sheaths emanating from the tanycytic process. The extensive contact made by the labeled dendritic profiles on both labeled perikarya and dendrites suggests that tubero-infundibular dopaminergic (TIDA) cells may communicate with each other by means of dendritic release of dopamine. The presence of appositions between labeled dendrites and both unlabeled perikarya and dendrites suggests that the TIDA system also influences other neuronal populations through its dendrites. Finally, the dendrotanycytic relationship suggests that the TIDA system may play some role in the regulation of tanycytic function.
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