Characterization of Ground Squirrel Retinal Ganglion Cells
Abstract
Our work during this period mainly involved setting up new electrophysiological equipment for intracellular injections of retinal ganglion cells and performing immunohistochemical studies on the ground squirrel retina. We completed experiments relating to the nature of neurotransmitters/modulators in this retina, with particular interest in the ganglion cell layer. We investigated (1) the distribution of GABAergic neurons using antibodies against GABA and GAD and (2) the distribution of catecholamines using an antibody against tyrosine hydroxylase (TH). Retinal sections and wholemounts were incubated with the particular antibody and then processed using immunofluorescence and/or the avidin-biotin method.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 31, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA230311
Entities
People
- Ivonne Santiago
- N. Lugo-garcia
- R. E. Blanco
Organizations
- University of Puerto Rico