Journal of Neurocytology

, Volume 5, Issue 3, pp 361–370 | Cite as

Microtubules in synapses of the retina

  • E. G. Gray
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Summary

Using a new method, microtubules can be seen running up to, and lying in close relationship with, the synaptic ribbons in the outer and inner plexiform layers of the frog retina. In the inner plexiform layer microtubules can be seen running up to the terminal membrane in the non-ribbon synapses. Unlike non-ribbon C.N.S. synapses (frog and rat) processed by the same method, there is no clear association between synaptic vesicles and microtubules in the approach regions.

Keywords

Retina Synaptic Vesicle Clear Association Approach Region Plexiform Layer 
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© Chapman and Hall Ltd. 1976

Authors and Affiliations

  • E. G. Gray
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of AnatomyUniversity College LondonLondon

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