Abstract | BACKGROUND: In order to explain the mechanism for the sparing of the nucleus accumbens in several pathologic conditions, the accumbens, caudate and putamen were examined in an experimental model. METHODS: RESULTS: Positive neurons in the nucleus accumbens were more abundant than in the caudate and putamen. CONCLUSIONS: Since these neurons have been shown to be resistant to ischemia and degeneration, it is suggested that the mechanism for the sparing of the nucleus accumbens is related to the presence of a large number of NADPH-diaphorase positive neurons.
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Authors | Y Zhao, K W Huang |
Journal | The Canadian journal of neurological sciences. Le journal canadien des sciences neurologiques
(Can J Neurol Sci)
Vol. 22
Issue 4
Pg. 294-6
(Nov 1995)
ISSN: 0317-1671 [Print] England |
PMID | 8599773
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Animals
- Cell Count
- Immunohistochemistry
- NADPH Dehydrogenase
(analysis)
- Neurons
(enzymology)
- Nucleus Accumbens
(enzymology)
- Rats
- Rats, Sprague-Dawley
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