Localization and expression of LH(beta)mRNA in the brain and Hatschek's pit of amphioxus, Branchiostoma belcheri

Authors
Fang, YQ Zhou, SK Weng, YZ Zhao, RQ
Citation
Yq. Fang et al., Localization and expression of LH(beta)mRNA in the brain and Hatschek's pit of amphioxus, Branchiostoma belcheri, PROG NAT SC, 11(12), 2001, pp. 952-954
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Multidisciplinary
Journal title
PROGRESS IN NATURAL SCIENCE
ISSN journal
10020071 → ACNP
Volume
11
Issue
12
Year of publication
2001
Pages
952 - 954
Database
ISI
SICI code
1002-0071(200112)11:12<952:LAEOLI>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
To determine whether gonadotropin-like substance in the brain and Hatschek' s pit of amphioxus is synthesized by the tissue in situ or transported from other tissue, a histochemical study was carried out by in situ hybridizati on using digoxigenin (DIG)-labelled LH(beta)RNA probes. The results showed that LH(beta)mRNA expressed in the nerve cells of brain and the epithelial cells of Hatschek's pit, thus providing new evidence for the homology of pi tuitary of vertebrates with Hatschek's pit and the functional evolution of gonadotropin.