AAS ›› 2013, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (1 ): 68-72.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.0529-1356.2013.01.01.013

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Distribution of neuroglobin in different tissues and cells of the adult yak

CAO Liang1 LIU Xia2 SHI Ning-ning2 LI Sheng-jie2 DU Xiao-hua1*   

  1. 1.College of Veterinary Medicine; 2.College of Life Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
  • Received:2012-06-21 Revised:2012-07-29 Online:2013-02-06 Published:2013-02-06

Abstract:

Objective To explore the localization of neuroglobin (NGB) in adult yak tissues and cells. Methods Eight health adult yaks were used in this study. NGB expression in adult yak tissues and cells was localized using the immunohistochemical SP technique. Results NGB-positive cells were mainly distributed in nerve cells, adrenal gland, adenohypophysis and pancreas islet, testis, efferent ductules of testis and epididymal epithelium of genital system. NGB-immunoreactive product was located in the cytoplasm. The NGB-positive cells were found in the fundic glands of abomasum and duodenal glands.Conclusion The high expression of NGB in tissues and cells of nervous system, endocrine system, genital system and alimentary system in yak suggested that NGB might play an important role in the utilization of oxygen and physiological functions.

Key words: Neuroglobin, Distribution, Immunohistochemistry, Yak