ISSN:
1432-0878
Keywords:
Lymphocytes
;
Epithelium
;
Mast cells
;
Granular leukocytes
;
Basophils
;
Ultrastructure
;
Chicken
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Examination, by light and electron microscopy, of the morphology and the staining properties of intraepithelial lymphocytes from the intestine of the chicken revealed a population of lymphoid cells, of which a proportion (up to 20%) is granulated. The majority of cells were immunoreactive with anti-T cell serum and can therefore be considered to be related to T-lymphocytes, but they did not proliferate when cultured with phytohaemagglutinin. The granulated cells were identical to those previously designated globule-containing leukocytes, but were distinct from mast cells in their morphology, staining reactions and the stability of the granules in different fixatives and buffers.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00215464
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