Corpus callosum axons in the developing visual cortex of the gerbil revealed by DiI and Fluorogold.

Abstract

The distribution of commissural neurons and terminals was revealed by DiI and Fluorogold injections in gerbils. The distribution of corpus callosum projections in visual cortical areas changes significantly during postnatal development of the gerbil. On postnatal days 5, 8 and 10, the animals do not show callosal projections. Widespread callosal endings are developed by postnatal day 15. This diffuse projection concentrates in strips at the border of area 17/18A in adult animals (postnatal day 20 and older).