Distribution pattern of dorsal root ganglion neurons synthesizing nitric oxide synthase in different animal species

Abstract

The main aim of the present review is to provide at first a short survey of the basic anatomical description of sensory ganglion neurons in relation to cell size, conduction velocity, thickness of myelin sheath, and functional classification of their processes. In addition, we have focused on discussing current knowledge about the distribution pattern of neuronal nitric oxide synthase containing sensory neurons especially in the dorsal root ganglia in different animal species; hence, there is a large controversy in relation to interpretation of the results dealing with this interesting field of research.

Keywords: NADPH diaphorase; dorsal root ganglia; ganglion de la racine dorsale; ganglions sensoriels; nitric oxide; nitric oxide synthase; oxyde nitrique; oxyde nitrique synthase; primary afferent neurons; principaux neurones afférents; sensory ganglia.