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  • Title: Distribution and implications of beta-endorphin and ACTH-immunoreactive cells in the intermediate lobe of the hypophysis in healthy equids.
    Author: Amann JF, Smith RM, Ganjam VK, Paull WK, McClure RC, Green EM, Garner HE.
    Journal: Am J Vet Res; 1987 Feb; 48(2):323-7. PubMed ID: 3030167.
    Abstract:
    The distribution of cells that stain positive for beta-endorphin and ACTH immunoreactivity was studied in the pars intermedia (PI) of the hypophysis in 3 healthy horses and 2 healthy ponies. Serial sections treated with commercial antibodies generated against beta-endorphin or ACTH were processed for immunocytochemical studies, using the avidin biotin immunoperoxidase-complex method. Distribution patterns of cells reacting with antibodies were similar in cells from all equids. Cells immunostained for ACTH were numerous and widely distributed in the PI. Cells immunopositive for ACTH probably contain corticotrophin-like intermediate lobe peptide that cross-reacts with antisera to ACTH. Cells immunopositive for beta-endorphin were fewer in number and had a more limited distribution in the PI. Most beta-endorphin-positive cells were located along the border of the PI adjacent to the lobus nervosus and had abundant eosinophilic cytoplasm when stained with hematoxylin and eosin. Cells with prominent eosinophilic cytoplasm were not common in other areas of the PI. When serial sections were examined, cells that stained positive for beta-endorphin immunoreactivity also appeared positive for ACTH.
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