Mushroom body feedback interneurones in the honeybee show GABA-like immunoreactivity

Brain Res. 1985 Dec 23;360(1-2):394-7. doi: 10.1016/0006-8993(85)91262-4.

Abstract

The distribution of the transmitter substance GABA was investigated in the mushroom body neuropile of the honeybee by means of immunohistochemistry. The protocerebro-calycal tract (PCT) links a mushroom body output area with the calycal input sites. Interneurones contained within the PCT exhibit GABA-like immunoreactivity and may function as negative feedback loop.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bees / metabolism*
  • Ganglia / cytology
  • Ganglia / metabolism*
  • Immunoenzyme Techniques
  • Interneurons / metabolism
  • gamma-Aminobutyric Acid / metabolism*

Substances

  • gamma-Aminobutyric Acid