Renal and adrenal sympathetic preganglionic neurons in rabbit spinal cord: tracing with Herpes simplex virus

  • Yu Wen Li
  • , Zong Qun Ding
  • , S. L. Wesselingh
  • , W. W. Blessing

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Abstract

We mapped sympathetic renal preganglionic neurons in the rabbit spinal cord using Herpes simplex virus retrograde transneuronal tracing after application of the virus to the renal nerve. Virus-positive neurons were found in the spinal cord from T7 to L2, principally in the ipsilateral intermediolateral cell column. Renal and adrenal preganglionic neurons are largely separate populations. Extensive nonspecific spread of virus from infected cells to neighboring neurons does not appear to occur.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)147-152
Number of pages6
JournalBrain Research
Volume573
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished or Issued - 21 Feb 1992
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Neuroscience
  • Molecular Biology
  • Clinical Neurology
  • Developmental Biology

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