Neuron specific enolase, the most acidic isoenzyme of the glycolytic enzyme enolase, was first believed to be present exclusively in central neurons. More recently, it has been found in peripheral autonomic nerves and in a number of endocrine cells. An immunocytochemical study was carried out concerning the distribution of neuron specific enolase in the gastrointestinal tract and pancreas of humans and rats. In addition, immunocytochemistry and histochemistry were used to obtain a characterization of the different types of cells and nerves in which neuron specific enolase can be detected. Neuron specific enolase was found in all currently identifiable endocrine cell types and nerves of the gut and pancreas. Neuron specific enolase is therefore a common marker for both endocrine cells and enteric nerves, thus providing a simple means for their simultaneous demonstration and examination of their morphologic characteristics and integration.

Neuron specific enolase: a common marker for the endocrine cells and innervation of the gut and pancreas.

FERRI, GIAN LUCA;
1982-01-01

Abstract

Neuron specific enolase, the most acidic isoenzyme of the glycolytic enzyme enolase, was first believed to be present exclusively in central neurons. More recently, it has been found in peripheral autonomic nerves and in a number of endocrine cells. An immunocytochemical study was carried out concerning the distribution of neuron specific enolase in the gastrointestinal tract and pancreas of humans and rats. In addition, immunocytochemistry and histochemistry were used to obtain a characterization of the different types of cells and nerves in which neuron specific enolase can be detected. Neuron specific enolase was found in all currently identifiable endocrine cell types and nerves of the gut and pancreas. Neuron specific enolase is therefore a common marker for both endocrine cells and enteric nerves, thus providing a simple means for their simultaneous demonstration and examination of their morphologic characteristics and integration.
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