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. 1976 Jan 27;165(3):297-306.
doi: 10.1007/BF00222434.

The pineal gland of the mole (Talpa europaea L.) III. A fluorescence histochemical study

P Pevet, M T Juillard, A R Smith, J A Kappers

The pineal gland of the mole (Talpa europaea L.) III. A fluorescence histochemical study

P Pevet et al. Cell Tissue Res. .

Abstract

The pineal gland of the mole, a mammal which lives in permanent darkness, has been studied using fluorescence histochemistry. An extensive catecholaminergic innervation is demonstrated. A yellow formaldehyde-induced fluorescence, characteristic of indoleamines, was not observed. If formaldehyde vapour treatment was omitted in the procedure, numerous cells containing yellow-orange autofluorescent material could be shown. The nature and possible function of this material is discussed.

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