Localization of γ-aminobutyric acid and glutamic acid decarboxylase in rhesus monkey retina

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Brain Research

Volume 359, Issues 1–2, 16 December 1985, Pages 351-355

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Use of antisera directed against γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and l-glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) in the retina of rhesus monkey reveals immunoreactivity in about one-third of amacrine and horizontal cells and in a subclass of cells situated within the ganglion cell layer. Within the inner plexiform layer neuronal processes form 3 heavily immunoreactive bands which alternate with two lightly reactive bands. Further, a dense narrow band of staining was observed in the scleral half of the outer plexiform layer. Müller cells and their processes are stained with anti-GABA but not with anti-GAD, suggesting that these glial cells take up, but do not synthesize GABA.

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^*: This work was supported by U.S. Public Health Service Grant EY02593.

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