Immunohistochemical detection of serotonin in the kidneyand adrenal of porcupine (Hystrixcristata)
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Published:2016-04-29
Issue:OF
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ISSN:0976-0555
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Container-title:Indian Journal of Animal Research
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language:
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Short-container-title:IJAR
Author:
Tarakci B. Gencer,Gur F. M.,Timurkaan S.,Girgin M.,Yalcin M. H.
Abstract
In the present study, the existence of serotonin immunoreactivity was investigated in the adrenal gland and kidney of porcupine, Hystrix cristata, using immunohistochemical techniques as a pioneer attempt. Serotonin immunoreactivity was detected in adrenal medullary cells, distal tubules and collecting duct cells in kidney.
Publisher
Agricultural Research Communication Center
Subject
General Veterinary,Animal Science and Zoology