fig1

Figure 1. (A) Ganglion cells of Auerbach’s plexus: ganglion cells appear markedly foamy due to the accumulation of GL-3. (Paraffin section, H&E, 600x). Photo property of Dr. Politei. Published with permission of Dr. Politei. (B) Ganglion cells of Meissner’s plexus: the submucosa of the ileum contains ganglion cells engorged with GL-3 accumulation appearing here in high resolution light microscopy (HRLM) sections as dark blue myelin figures and zebra bodies. (1 micron epoxy resin, 1:1 Richardson’s stain, 1,000x). Photo property of Dr. Politei. Published with permission of Dr. Politei.