Localization of hyaluronectin in the nervous system

Brain Res. 1982 Aug 12;245(2):251-7. doi: 10.1016/0006-8993(82)90807-1.

Abstract

The localization of hyaluronectin was determined by immunofluorescence and immunoperoxidase methods, in the rat, the sheep and the human. The study of the peripheral nervous system revealed the localization of this protein at the node of Ranvier. It was also present at this site in the central nervous system where the appearance was less characteristic than in the peripheral nervous system. The protein was also observed around about 10% of neurones in all of the regions studied. The subcellular structures labelled could not be precisely defined with the optical microscope.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Brain / metabolism
  • Carrier Proteins / metabolism*
  • Fluorescent Antibody Technique
  • Humans
  • Hyaluronan Receptors
  • Immunoenzyme Techniques
  • Nerve Fibers, Myelinated / metabolism
  • Nervous System / metabolism*
  • Neurons / metabolism
  • Peripheral Nerves / metabolism
  • Ranvier's Nodes / metabolism
  • Rats
  • Sheep

Substances

  • Carrier Proteins
  • Hyaluronan Receptors