Table 1.
List of primary antibodies used.
| Antibody | Host | Dilution | Producer | Cat. number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGP9.5 | rabbit | 1:500 | Abcam | ab108986 |
| PGP9.5 | mouse | 1:750 | Abcam | ab72911 |
| Collagen IV | mouse | 1:1000 | Millipore | MAB1910 |
| VIP | rabbit | 1:1000 | Immunostar | 20077 |
| VIP | mouse | 1:200 | Novus Biol. | NBP1-05163 |
| VaChT | goat | 1:500 | Santa Cruz | Sc-7717 |
| DßH | rabbit | 1:150 | Millipore | AB1536 |
| TH | rabbit | 1:1000 | Novus Biol. | NB300-109 |
| TH | goat | 1:500 | Santa Cruz | Sc-7847 |
| NPY | rabbit | 1:1000 | Abcam | ab30914 |
| SP | rabbit | 1:1000 | Immunostar | 20064 |
| SP | mouse | 1:500 | Santa Cruz | Sc-58591 |
| CGRP | rabbit | 1:500 | Immunostar | 24112 |
| CGRP | mouse | 1:750 | Santa Cruz | Sc-57053 |
PGP 9.5 = protein gene product 9.5; VIP = vasoactive intestinal peptide; VaChT = vesicular acetylcholine transporter; DßH = Dopamine beta-hydroxylase; TH = tyrosine-hydroxylase; NPY = neuropeptide Y; SP = substance P; CGRP = calcitonin gene-related peptide.