Expression of P2Y1, P2Y2, P2Y4, and P2Y6 Receptor Subtypes in the Rat Retina
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Abstract
RT-PCR revealed the presence of P2Y1, -2, -4, and -6 mRNA in the neural retina and the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and choroid. In situ hybridization showed labeling in the retinal ganglion cell layer for all four P2Y receptor subtypes, although the intensity varied. In addition, staining for P2Y1, -4, and -6 mRNA was shown in the inner nuclear layer, but was absent for the P2Y2 receptor subtype. Immunohistochemistry showed intense staining for P2Y1, -2, and -4 in the ganglion cell layer and the outer plexiform layer. There was also a specific subtype staining in the inner plexiform layer (P2Y2, -4), the inner (P2Y1, -4) and outer (P2Y1) nuclear layers and the inner segments of the photoreceptors (P2Y1, -2). discussion. The data suggest that extracellular nucleotides may play complex roles as autocrine-paracrine mediators and may have neuromodulatory effects in the retina through metabotropic P2Y receptors.
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