ISSN:
1432-0878
Keywords:
Mitochondria
;
Catecholamine
;
Storage vesicles
;
Connections
;
Adrenal medullary tissue
;
High voltage electron microscopy
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Tubular channels from mitochondria to catecholamine-storage vesicles have been demonstrated in thick sections of adrenal medullary tissue from hypoglycemia-stressed rats by the use of the high voltage electron microscope. The function of these connections is not presently known although they may serve as channels for the transport of materials such as high-energy nucleotides from one organelle to the other. The present study has examined only the adrenal medulla, but it should be considered that such connections may also exist in other neural cells and possibly other cells in which there is intracellular transport of ATP.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00219806
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