The expression and distribution patterns of the taste signaling molecules, α-gustducin (Gαgust) and α-transducin (Gαtran) G-protein subunits, were studied in the gastrointestinal tract of the chicken (Gallus domesticus) using the immunohistochemical method. Gαgust and Gαtran immunoreactive (-IR) cells were observed in the mucosal layer of all examined segments, except the esophagus, crop, and the saccus cranialis of the gizzard. The highest numbers of Gαgust and Gαtran-IR cells were found in the proventriculus glands and along the villi of the pyloric, duodenum, and rectal mucosa. Gαgust and Gαtran-IR cells located in the villi of the jejunum, ileum, and cloaca were much less numerous, while only a few Gαgust and Gαtran-IR cells were detected in the mucosa of the proventriculus and cecum. In the crypts, IR cells were observed in the small and large intestine as well as in the cloaca. Gαgust and Gαtran-IR cells displayed elongated ("bottle-" or "pear-like") or rounded shape. The demonstration of Gαgust and Gαtran expression provides evidence for taste receptor mediated mucosal chemosensitivity in the chicken gastrointestinal tract.

M. Mazzoni, ∗., Bombardi, 1.C., Vallorani, ∗.C., Sirri, ∗.F., De Giorgio, †.R., Caio, ‡.G., et al. (2016). Distribution of α-transducin and α-gustducin immunoreactive cells in the chicken (Gallus domesticus) gastrointestinal tract. POULTRY SCIENCE, 95(7), 1624-1630 [10.3382/ps/pew057].

Distribution of α-transducin and α-gustducin immunoreactive cells in the chicken (Gallus domesticus) gastrointestinal tract

MAZZONI, MAURIZIO;BOMBARDI, CRISTIANO;SIRRI, FEDERICO;DE GIORGIO, ROBERTO;CAIO, GIACOMO PIETRO ISMAELE;GRANDIS, ANNAMARIA;CLAVENZANI, PAOLO
2016

Abstract

The expression and distribution patterns of the taste signaling molecules, α-gustducin (Gαgust) and α-transducin (Gαtran) G-protein subunits, were studied in the gastrointestinal tract of the chicken (Gallus domesticus) using the immunohistochemical method. Gαgust and Gαtran immunoreactive (-IR) cells were observed in the mucosal layer of all examined segments, except the esophagus, crop, and the saccus cranialis of the gizzard. The highest numbers of Gαgust and Gαtran-IR cells were found in the proventriculus glands and along the villi of the pyloric, duodenum, and rectal mucosa. Gαgust and Gαtran-IR cells located in the villi of the jejunum, ileum, and cloaca were much less numerous, while only a few Gαgust and Gαtran-IR cells were detected in the mucosa of the proventriculus and cecum. In the crypts, IR cells were observed in the small and large intestine as well as in the cloaca. Gαgust and Gαtran-IR cells displayed elongated ("bottle-" or "pear-like") or rounded shape. The demonstration of Gαgust and Gαtran expression provides evidence for taste receptor mediated mucosal chemosensitivity in the chicken gastrointestinal tract.
2016
M. Mazzoni, ∗., Bombardi, 1.C., Vallorani, ∗.C., Sirri, ∗.F., De Giorgio, †.R., Caio, ‡.G., et al. (2016). Distribution of α-transducin and α-gustducin immunoreactive cells in the chicken (Gallus domesticus) gastrointestinal tract. POULTRY SCIENCE, 95(7), 1624-1630 [10.3382/ps/pew057].
M. Mazzoni, ∗; Bombardi, 1 C.; Vallorani, ∗ C.; Sirri, ∗ F.; De Giorgio, † R.; Caio, ‡ G.; Grandis, ‡ A.; Sternini, ∗ C.; Clavenzani, P....espandi
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