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Ultrastructural investigation of the postnatal development of the hamster harderian gland

I. Cell division

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The glandular cells of the Harderian gland of the very young hamsters are loosely arranged in lobules. Large nuclei are present in such cells. Mitosis is observed in the alveolar cells of hamsters of both sexes from the first day to the 3rd week of development. Cell division was not observed after 3 weeks of age. The alveolar cells increase considerably in size after this period. Although sexual dimorphism of the Harderian gland was evident by 3 weeks, the dividing cells from both sexes of this age are ultrastructurally alike.

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  1. Biological Sciences Department, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois

    Corazon D. Bucana & Mathew J. Nadakavukaren

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We wish to thank Professor Herman Brockman for reviewing the manuscript.

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Bucana, C.D., Nadakavukaren, M.J. Ultrastructural investigation of the postnatal development of the hamster harderian gland. Z. Zellforsch. 135, 149–153 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00315122

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