ISSN:
1432-0878
Keywords:
Membrane-fusion
;
Cytoplasmic bridges
;
Induction
;
Cell differentiation
;
Cerebellum
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary In the developing cerebellum of the neonate rats membranefusions and cytoplasmic bridges between cells were observed. These membrane-fusions were characterized by the presence of loops of membrane and cytoplasmic bridges between the two limits of the membrane-fusions. They were found between Purkinje cells, Purkinje cells and the migratory cells, mitotically potent cells of the external granular layer, and differentiating granule cells of the internal granular layer. The membrane-fusions were found to be a transient developmental phenomenon. Issues pertaining to the universality of membrane-fusions, their significance in the induction for cell differentiation, and the problem of fixation artifacts are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00231403
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