An effect of nerve growth factor on parasympathetic neurite outgrowth.
AUTOR(ES)
Collins, F
RESUMO
Addition of nerve growth factor (NGF) to dissociated parasympathetic ciliary ganglion neurons resulted, within 60 min of its addition, in a 2-fold increase in average neurite length and an accompanying enlargement and spreading of neuronal growth cones. These effects occurred over a concentration range of NGF of 0.1-10 ng/ml and were blocked by affinity-purified antibody to NGF. Epidermal growth factor, fibroblast growth factor, and angiotensin did not have these effects, although insulin at high concentrations was able to induce a response similar to that of NGF. Dissociated sympathetic chain neurons also responded to NGF with increased neurite lengths, and, in addition, NGF considerably extended the survival time of these neurons in culture. However, the effect of NGF on ciliary ganglion neurons was limited to neurite outgrowth, and NGF did not promote the survival of these parasympathetic neurons.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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