Glioarchitecture de la moelle épinière du crapaud (Bufo bufo L.): étude au microscope optique avec des techniques d'imprégnation métallique

Astroglial cells were studied in the spinal cord of the toad Bufo bufo L. and the distribution of these cells and their relationships with other components of the central nervous system were analyzed. Cells were examined by photonic microscopy in conjunction with metal impregnation techniques, the sublimated gold technique of Cajal and the Golgi – Rio Hortega method. Displaced epithelial cells were the only astroglial cells found. Another type might be found in the lateral column. Displaced epithelial cells are often related to blood vessels. The sub-pial glial wall is composed of displaced epithelial cell projection and is different in the various columns of the white matter.[Journal translation]