Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (GFAP)—Like Immunoreactivity in the Vestibular Endorgan of the Rat

Abstract

The distribution of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP)—like immunoreactivity in the peripheral vestibular nervous system of normal adult rats was studied using immunohistochemical methods. The immunoreactivity was demonstrated at the light—microscopic level. GFAP—like immunoreactivity could be seen at the vestibular fibers terminating in the hair cells.

Key Words:

• immunohistochemical method
• peripheral nervous system