Cell and Tissue Research

, Volume 240, Issue 2, pp 493–496 | Cite as

Immunocytochemical detection of 28000-MW calcium-binding protein in horizontal cells of the rat retina

  • A. Rabié
  • M. Thomasset
  • C. O. Parkes
  • M. C. Clavel
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Summary

Horizontal cells of rat retina were labeled intensely by a specific antibody to cerebellar calcium-binding protein. The amacrine cells stained very weakly. The presence of calcium-binding protein in horizontal cells could be of interest for the understanding of the feedback action of these cells on photoreceptors.

Key words

Calcium-binding protein (CaBP) Horizontal cells Retina Vitamin D Rat 

Abbreviations used

CaBP

calcium-binding protein

DAB

3,3′-diaminobenzidine

PAP

unlabelled antibody peroxidase-antiperoxidase immunocytochemical complex

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Authors and Affiliations

  • A. Rabié
    • 1
  • M. Thomasset
    • 1
    • 2
  • C. O. Parkes
    • 1
  • M. C. Clavel
    • 1
  1. 1.Laboratoire de Physiologie comparée, UA 653 du CNRS “Neurobiologie du Développement et Endocrinologie”Université des Sciences et Techniques du LanguedocMontpellierFrance
  2. 2.Unité de Recherche sur le Métabolisme hydro-minéralLe VésinetFrance

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