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Cholinergic agonists selectively induce proliferative responses in the mature subpopulation of murine thymocytes.

TitleCholinergic agonists selectively induce proliferative responses in the mature subpopulation of murine thymocytes.
Publication TypeArticolo su Rivista peer-reviewed
Year of Publication1989
AuthorsRossi, A, Tria M A., Baschieri Selene, Doria G., and Frasca D.
JournalJournal of neuroscience research
Volume24
Pagination369-73
Date Published1989 Nov
ISSN0360-4012
KeywordsAnimals, Cell Division, Cell Separation, Cells, Cultured, Inbred C57BL, Inbred DBA, male, Mice, Nicotinic, Parasympathomimetics, Receptors, Thymus Gland, Tubocurarine
Abstract

The incubation of murine thymocytes for 24 hr in the presence of cholinergic agonists induces selective proliferation of PNA- cells as measured by thymidine incorporation. The response of PNA- cells is mediated by the activation of nicotinic receptors. This conclusion is suggested by the inability of the muscarinic agonist, oxotremorine, to induce cell proliferation and by the inhibition exerted by the nicotinic antagonist, d-tubocurarine. The presence of cholinergic axons in the murine thymus adds biological interest to the selective expression of functional cholinergic receptors on mature thymocytes.

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DOI10.1002/jnr.490240305
Citation Key5425