Basic Research
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2002.
World J Gastroenterol. Feb 15, 2002; 8(1): 172-175
Published online Feb 15, 2002. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v8.i1.172
Table 1 The number of NK3r immunoreactivity neuron cell bodies in mouse gastrointestinal Tract*
RegionNeuronal density /(cells·cm-2) (-x±s)
Myenteric plexusSubmucous plexus
EsophagusAlmost noAlmost no.
StomachAlmost no.Almost no.
Duodenum82 ± 1495 ± 12
Jejunum249 ± 37237 ± 31
Ileum143 ± 24140 ± 19
Colon118 ± 17107 ± 15