Abstract
Neurotrophic effects (NTEs) of various brain regions of 4-week-old rats were examined in primary culture of rat embryonic cerebral hemispheres. Extracts of the hippocampus, brainstem and septal nucleus highly enhanced the survivability of neuronal cells and the division of non-neuronal cells by 9 days. The septohippocampal tract (fimbria fornix) was cut and the effect on the neurotrophic activity in the hippocampus was examined. The NTEs of hippocampal extracts remained unchanged 3 days after septal deafferentation, was significantly increased by 7 days, peaked at 14 days and returned to the basal level by 21 days.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 181-186 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Neuroscience Letters |
Volume | 66 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1986 May 15 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- deafferentation
- hippocampus
- neurotrophic factor
- rat
- tissue culture
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Neuroscience(all)