Mu opioid receptors in developing human spinal cord

Ray, Subrata Basu ; Wadhwa, Shashi (1999) Mu opioid receptors in developing human spinal cord Journal of Anatomy, 195 (1). pp. 11-18. ISSN 0021-8782

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Related URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1469-7580.1999.19510011.x

Abstract

The distribution of mu opioid receptors was studied in human fetal spinal cords between 12-13 and 24-25 wk gestational ages. Autoradiographic localisation using [3H] DAMGO revealed the presence of mu receptors in the dorsal horn at all age groups with a higher density in the superficial laminae (I-II). A biphasic expression was noted. Receptor density increased in the dorsal horn, including the superficial laminae, between 12-13 and 16-17 wk. This could be associated with a spurt in neurogenesis. The density increased again at 24-25 wk in laminae I-II which resembled the adult pattern of distribution. A dramatic proliferation of cells was noted from the region of the ventricular zone between 16-17 and 24-25 wk. These were considered to be glial cells from their histological features. Mu receptor expression was noted over a large area of the spinal cord including the lateral funiculus at 24-25 wk. This may be due to receptor expression by glial cells. The study presents evidence of mu receptor expression by both neurons and glia during early development of human spinal cord.

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Keywords:Neurogenesis; Spinal Cord; Dorsal Horn Laminae; Glial Development
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