Distribution of calcitonin gene-related peptide-like immunoreactive fibres in the temporomandibular joint of rat
LIU Xianghui
(Department of Stomatology, the Eighty-first Hospital of PLA, Nangjing 210002, China)
SI Fangjie
ZHOU Shuxia, et al.
Abstract:Objective To observe the distribution of calcitonin gene-related peptide-like immunoreactive (CGRP-LI) nerve fibres in rat's tempormandibular joint (TMJ).Methods The avidin-biotin-peroxidase complex method and image analysis were employed to detect CGRP-LI nerve fibres in frozen sections of TMJs in eight rats. Results CGRP-LI nerve fibres were plentifully distributed in TMJs except the central disc band and bone, mainly in the periphery of blood vessels, especially arteries. Density: anterior disc attachment and capsule, (454.6±72.8) mm2; posterior portion, (302.7±43.4)mm2; lateral portion, (240.2±23.6)mm2; medial portion, (229.6±25.0)mm2; and peripheral portion of disc, (202.4±35.2)mm2.Conclusion CGRP-LI nerve fibres were widely distributed in rat TMJ and were a part of trigeminal sensory nerve. Density was highest in anterior disc attachment and capsule.
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