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  • 1
    ISSN: 1432-5233
    Keywords: A-cell ; α-granules ; Cytochemistry ; Cytology ; Enteroglucagon ; Glucagon ; Glucagonsecreting cells ; Pancreatic islets ; Ultrastructure
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Résumé Les principales méthodes morphologiques pour la détection des cellules A ont été examinées et leur sélectivité a été amplement discutée. Une attention particulière a été dédiée aux méthodes pour les indoles et aux observations immunoistochimiques et ultrastructurelles. Les Auteurs rapportent les données immunoistochimiques concernant les cellules A telles que cellules dotées d'activité glucagono-sécrétive, ainsi que les observations ultrastructurelles qui font penser à une éterogénéité des granules α. Actuellement il n'existe pas des preuves morphologiques définitives de l'existence de cellules A gastro-intestinales.
    Abstract: Resumen Se examinan las metódicas morfológicas para la evidenciación de las células A y se discute ampliamente la selectividad. Se da particular importancia a los métodos al indol y a las observaciones inmunohistoquímicas y de microscopia electrónica. Se refieren los datos inmunohistoquímicos relativos a las células A tales como células secretoras de glucagon y las observaciones electrónmicroscopicas que hacen pensar en una heterogeneidad de los gránulos α. Actualmente no tenemos pruebas morfológicas sobre la existencia de células A gastrointestinales.
    Notes: Riassunto Vengono prese in esame le principali metodiche morfologiche per la evidenziazione delle cellule A e ne viene ampiamente discussa la selettività. Particolare rilievo viene dato ai metodi per gli indoli e alle osservazioni immunoistochimiche e di microscopia elettronica. Vengono riferiti i dati immunoistochimici relativi alle cellule A quali cellule secernenti il glucagone, nonché le osservazioni ultrastrutturali che fanno pensare ad una eterogeneità dei granuli α. Attualmente non possediamo prove morfologiche definitive dell'esistenza di cellule A gastro-intestinali.
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    Calcified tissue international 5 (1970), S. 1-12 
    ISSN: 1432-0827
    Keywords: Periostracum ; Gastropod ; Shell ; Ultrastructure
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Biology , Medicine , Physics
    Description / Table of Contents: Résumé Des glandes dorsales et ventrales, composées de larges cellules piriformes, situées à la périphérie de la paroi deLittorina, donnent respectivement naissance aux couches interne et externe du periostracum. Le matériel composant ce dernier provient de granules de sécrétion, élaborées au niveau de l'appareil de Golgi. Lorsque les granules golgiennes de la glande ventrale, contenant une substance, présentant une périodicité, déversent leur sécrétion en surface, en contact avec l'eau de mer, ce produit se disperse en particules, incluses dans un substrat. La formation du periostracum externe s'accompagne d'une réagrégation des particules sécrétoires golgiennes en une couche mince, présentant une structure périodique de 300 Å. En coupe transversale, le périostracum présente une structure régulièrement agencée, suggérant une nature cristalline. La couche externe atteint une épaisseur de 4–5 microns. La couche interne provient de granules de sécrétion de la glande dorsale. La formation de cette couche est identique à celle de la couche externe; cependant aucune périodicité n'y est visible. A l'état adulte, elle atteint une épaisseur de 0.4–0.5 micron. Outre son rôle de protection, le périostracum constitue une barrière entre l'eau de mer et l'espace pallial. Il est responsable, en outre, du dépôt et de l'orientation de cristaux inorganiques au niveau de la zone de développement de la carapace.
    Abstract: Zusammenfassung Eine dorsale und eine ventrale Drüse, die aus großen, kolbenförmigen Zellen bestehen und am Rande des Mantels vonLittorina gelagert sind, bewirken die Bildung der inneren und äußeren Schicht des Periostracums. Das entstandene Material, Periostracum inbegriffen, stammt von sekretorischen Granula, die vom Golgi-Apparat gebildet werden. Die Golgi-Granula bestehen aus einer Substanz, welche eine bestimmte Periodizität aufweist. Wenn nun die Golgi-Granula der ventralen Drüse an der Drüsenoberfläche erscheinen und mit Meerwasser in Kontakt kommen, sind sie weit verteilt und setzen sich aus Partikeln, die in ein Substrat eingebettet sind, zusammen. Die Bildung des äußeren Periostracums hat eine erneute Aggregation der sekretorischen Golgi-Partikeln zu einem dichten Blatt zur Folge, welches eine Periodizität von 300 Å zeigt. Betrachtet man das Periostracum in einem transversalen Schnitt, so findet man eine Gitterstruktur, die an eine kristalline Substanz denken läßt. Die äußere Schicht erreicht schließlich eine Dicke von 4–5 μ. Die innere Schicht entsteht durch die sekretorischen Granula der dorsalen Drüse. Die Bildung der inneren Schicht findet in ähnlicher Weise wie jene der äußeren statt, zeigt jedoch keine Periodizität. Im reifen Zustand erreicht sie eine Dicke von 0,4–0,5 μ. Zusätzlich zur Schutzfunktion bildet das Periostracum eine Schranke zwischen dem Meerwasser und dem Pallialraum; es reguliert zudem die Lage und die Anordnung der anorganischen Kristallbildung am Wachstumsrand der Muschel.
    Notes: Abstract A dorsal and ventral gland composed of large, flask-shaped cells located in the margin of the mantle ofLittorina give rise to the inner and outer layers of the periostracum respectively. The material comprising the periostracum is derived from secretory granules elaborated by the Golgi apparatus. When the Golgi granules of the ventral gland which consist of a substance exhibiting a definite periodicity, are discharged at the surface in contact with sea water, they are widely dispersed and consist of particles embedded in a substrate. Formation of the outer periostracum involves the re-aggregation of the Golgi secretory particles into a dense sheet which exhibits a periodicity of 300 Å. Viewed in transverse section the periostracum exhibits a lattice pattern suggestive of a crystalline substance. The outer layer eventually reaches a thickness of 4–5 μ. The inner layer is derived from the secretory granules of the dorsal gland. The formation of the inner layer occurs in a manner similar to that of the outer layer. It does not, however, exhibit a periodicity. In the mature state it attains a thickness of 0.4–0.5 μ. In addition to a protective function the periostracum provides a barrier between the sea water and the pallial space and also regulates the site and arrangement of mineral crystal formation at the growing margin of the shell.
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    Calcified tissue international 5 (1970), S. 270-276 
    ISSN: 1432-0827
    Keywords: Ultrastructure ; Cartilage ; Calcification
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Biology , Medicine , Physics
    Description / Table of Contents: Résumé Une solution de sulfate de chrome est utilisée à la fois comme fixateur, colorant et agent de déminéralisation pour l'étude ultrastructurale de cartilage, en voie de minéralisation. Cette technique permet de mettre en évidence un “fantôme cristallin” organique, en rapport avec chaque cristal. L'intérêt du sulfate de chrome comme agent de déminéralisation est souligné.
    Abstract: Zusammenfassung Bei Ultrastrukturuntersuchungen von mineralisierendem Knorpel wurde eine Chromsulfatlösung als Agens zur kombinierten Fixation, Färbung und Demineralisierung verwendet. Diese Technik zeigte das Vorhandensein eines organischen “Kristallschattens”, der jedem Kriställchen zugehört. Die Tauglichkeit von Chromsulfat als demineralisierendes Agens wird besprochen.
    Notes: Abstract A solution of chromium sulphate was used as a combined fixative, stain and demineralizing agent for the ultrastructural study of mineralizing cartilage. This technique revealed the presence of an organic ‘crystal ghost’ associated with each crystallite. The effectiveness of chromium sulphate as a demineralizing agent is discussed.
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    Experimental brain research 11 (1970), S. 229-248 
    ISSN: 1432-1106
    Keywords: Substantia nigra ; Cat ; Normal ; Ultrastructure
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Summary A light and electron microscopical investigation has been undertaken of the substantia nigra in the normal cat. The pars reticulata partly contains the arborization of dendrites whose cell bodies are located in the so-called pars compacta. There is a considerable overlap of the dendritic fields in the rostrocaudal direction, while the dendritic fields are very restricted in the mediolateral extension of the substantia nigra. The secondary and all subsequent branches of the dendrites of nigral cells are for considerable distances completely covered by boutons. Only few boutons contact the cell bodies. Three types of boutons are distinguished in the substantia nigra in the cat. Type I, about 90 % of the total, is of the terminal type, contains pleomorphic vesicles and establishes symmetrical synapses with nigral cell soma, dendritic trunks and spines. The type II bouton (about 10 % of the total number) is most commonly of the terminal type, contains spherical vesicles and establishes asymmetrical synapses with cell bodies and dendritic trunks of nigral cells. The type III bouton (about 2 % of the boutons) is always of the en passage type, contains pleomorphic vesicles and establishes symmetrical contacts with dendrites. All boutons in the cat's substantia nigra contain several large (700–1200 Å) dense core vesicles. Occasional axo-axonic contacts between type I and type III boutons are observed. Type I bouton is invariably presynaptic to the other. The findings are discussed in relation to some relevant problems.
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  • 5
    ISSN: 1432-1106
    Keywords: Brain slices ; Ultrastructure ; Synaptic potential ; Metabolism ; Olfactory cortex
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Summary The fine structure and electrical activity were studied in thin brain sections prepared from the olfactory cortex of the guinea pig and incubated in vitro in standard and modified conditions. In the standard medium, the potential response was maintained with no marked changes for 4–5 hours and thereafter gradually decreased. The ultrastructure of the tissue was well preserved for the initial 2 hours of incubation. After incubation for 5 hours, many empty spaces were noted. Some dendritic stumps lost fine internal structure, but most of the synapses were apparently normal. Cyanide suppressed the potential response, and caused swelling of the nerve terminals and a decrease in the number of synaptic vesicles. The recovery of the response in the standard medium was not accompanied by a full restoration in the fine structure. If slices were incubated in the absence of glucose and oxygen, with cyanide in glucose-free medium, or at a low temperature, the potential response was irreversibly depressed. In these slices, numerous wide spaces of low electron density were noted which were concluded to have been derived, at least partly, from the swollen dendrites.
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    Acta neuropathologica 16 (1970), S. 205-219 
    ISSN: 1432-0533
    Keywords: Lipopigment, Neuronal and Glial ; Ultrastructure ; Fluorescence Microscopy ; Ageing
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Das Verhältnis der lipofuscinpigmenthaltigen Nervenzelleiber wurde in 20 relativen Tiefenniveaus der Großhirnrinde (Area 3) der Albinoratte mittels eines Integrationsoculars und der Chalkleyschen Treffermethode (1943) bestimmt. Der Anteil des von autofluorescierenden Granula eingenommenen Nervenzellvolumens wurde aus den obigen Daten errechnet. Die höchsten (Spitzen)-Werte wurden in Lamina Vb beobachtet (23% bei alten, 13% bei mittelalten und 6% bei jungen erwachsenen Ratten). Die Mittelwerte für die gesamte Rindentiefe erhöhen sich von 3% bei 100 Tage alten Ratten auf 6% bei 400 Tage alten bis auf 13% bei 630–700 Tage alten Ratten. Der anteilsmäßige Zuwachs im Relativvolumen des von Lipofuscinpigment eingenommenen Zelleibes vom jungen Erwachsenen-Alter bis zu hohem Alter war in Lamina III am größten, knapp gefolgt von Lamina II. Ultrastrukturuntersuchungen der Nervenzellen in Lamina V der Area 3 der Großhirnrinde bei jungen erwachsenen Tieren (150 Tage) und sehr alten (1200 Tage) Albinoratten ergaben, daß die elektronendichten Pigmentkörperchen in den Nervenzelleibern an Zahl und Größe mit dem Alterszuwachs der Tiere zunahmen. Diese Veränderungen waren von solchen der äußeren Konfiguration und inneren Struktur der Pigmentkörperchen sowie der Tendenz zur Gruppenbildung innerhalb der Perikarya begleitet. Ähnliche, wenn auch mehr variable Veränderungen wurden bei der Pigmentanhäufung innerhalb der perineuronalen Gliazellen festgestellt.
    Notes: Summary The proportion of neuron somata occupied by lipofuscin pigments was determined at 20 relative depth levels throughout the depth of cerebral cortex (area 3) through the use of an integrating ocular and application of the Chalkley (1943) „hit” method. The proportion of the neuron soma volume occupied by autofluorescent granules was calculated from the above data. The highest (peak) values were observed in lamina Vb (23%-aged, 13%-middle age, and 6%-young adult). Mean values for the entire depth of cortex increased from 3% in 100 day rats to 6% in 400 days and 13% at 630–700 days. Theproportional increase in the relative volume of cell soma occupied by lipofuscin pigment from young adulthood to old age was greatest in lamina III, followed closely by lamina II. Ultrastructural studies of neurons in lamina V of cerebral cortical area 3 of young adult (150 day) and very aged (1200 day) albino rats revealed that electron-dense pigment bodies in neuron somata tended to increase in amount and size with increase in age of the animals. These changes were accompanied by changes in gross configurations and internal structure of the pigment bodies and a tendency to congregate in groups within the perikarya. Similar changes, although more variable, were observed in pigment accumulation within perineuronal glial cells.
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    Acta neuropathologica 15 (1970), S. 34-44 
    ISSN: 1432-0533
    Keywords: Ultrastructure ; Degeneration ; Necrosis of Muscle ; Dystrophy
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Die ultrastrukturellen und histochemischen Merkmale von drei Muskelfaserveränderungen — Faserverzweigung, große Fasern und nekrotische Fasern — wurden an 129 dystrophischen Bar Harbor-Mäusen untersucht. Die Pathogenese dieser Veränderungen, die als Schädigungsfolgen aufgefaßt werden, wird diskutiert. Obwohl diese Veränderungen nicht als spezifisch angesehen werden, sind sie doch charackteristisch für die Histopathologie der Muskeldystrophie, so daß das Verständnis des Mechanismus, der diese abnormen Muskelfasern hervorbringt, zur Kenntnis des dystrophischen Prozesses beitragen dürfte.
    Notes: Summary Ultrastructural and histochemical features of three muscle fiber changes — branched fibers, large fibers and necrotic fibers — have been studied in Bar Harbor strain 129 dystrophic mice. The pathogenesis of these changes, which are considered to be responses to injury, have been discussed. Although these changes are not regarded as specific, they are characteristic of the histopathology of muscular dystrophy, so that an understanding of the mechanisms which produce these abnormal muscle fibers should contribute to the knowledge of the dystrophic process.
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    Cell & tissue research 106 (1970), S. 79-98 
    ISSN: 1432-0878
    Keywords: Sense organs ; Eyes ; Opisthobranchs ; Ultrastructure
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Notes: Summary The retina of nudibranch eyes contains two types of large cells; pigment cells which comprise about two-thirds of the total, with unpigmented sensory cells making up the remainder. Both pigment and receptor cells carry microvilli on their distal borders, but no traces of cilia were observed among them. The cornea of the eyes of aeolid and dendronotid nudibranchs is composed of a single layer of small cells, unlike the dorids where the cornea is made up of one of more large cells. The latter contain nuclei comparable in size with those of the pigment cells in the retina, but are themselves unpigmented. The elliptical eyes ofAplysia contain three types of retinal cell; the pigment cells and two kinds of receptor cells. The “ciliary” receptor cells bear equal numbers of cilia (9+2) and microvilli, while the “microvillous” receptor cells carry long tufts of microvilli with only an occasional cilium among them. The proximal cytoplasm of the receptor cells inAplysia and the nudibranchs contains large quantities of the small spherical vesicles (averaging 660 Å in diameter) which appear to be characteristic of gastropod eyes.
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    Cell & tissue research 106 (1970), S. 333-347 
    ISSN: 1432-0878
    Keywords: Muscles, Slow, Fast ; Denervation and Tenotomy ; Ultrastructure
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    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Notes: Summary Changes of muscle weights, fiber diameters and ultrastructure were studied in the slow anterior latissimus dorsi (ALD) and in the fast posterior latissimus dorsi (PLD) of the chick three weeks after denervation and tenotomy, and after combined denervation and tenotomy of the two muscles. The slow ALD muscle becomes hypertrophic after denervation (Feng, Jung and Wu, 1962). Three weeks after nerve section, wet weights of ALD muscles are increased by 60% and fiber diameters become by 30% larger than those of contralateral control muscles. In spite of this hypertrophy, degenerative changes are seen in the ultrastructure, similar to those described in denervated atrophic muscles. Areas of dedifferentiation with autophagic vacuoles and aggregates of tubules are found in superficial layers of some fibers. Disintegration of Z lines and filaments along one or two sarcomeres occurs in a number of myofibrils, especially in muscles of young animals. In contrast to denervation alone, simultaneous denervation and tenotomy of the ALD muscles results in atrophy. Decrease of muscle weights and reduction of fiber diameters are similar as after tenotomy; in both cases muscle fibers waste by degeneration and atrophy of myofibrils. The fast PLD muscles underwent extensive atrophy in all three series of experiments. Corresponding atrophic and degenerative changes of ultrastructure were found in all instances.
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    Cell & tissue research 107 (1970), S. 23-44 
    ISSN: 1432-0878
    Keywords: Retina ; Ultrastructure ; Nerve cells ; Synaptic bodies ; Extracellular material
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    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Notes: Summary Fixed and unfixed, freeze-dried pieces of isolated retina and the posterior part of the eye bulb from adult rats were examined in a scanning electron microscope. The inner limiting membrane shows distinct cell borders, protrusions, and scattered microvilli-like structures. Different types of nerve cells are observed in the ganglion cell layer and the inner nuclear layer. They all lack synaptic boutons on the surface of their perikarya. There is an intercellular space between the processes in the nerve fiber layer. The inner and outer segments are surrounded by a space with extracellular material. Their surface is smooth or slightly undulated. There is no evidence indicating the existence of basal infoldings continuous with the membraneous structures inside the rod outer segments. The connecting piece between the inner and outer segments resemble a symmetrically shaped hour-glass. The surface of the epithelial cells is covered by microvilli forming a honeycomb-like structure and each outer segment is surrounded by several microvilli. The results obtained are discussed in relation to those obtained by transmission electron microscopy. The probable existence of a significant extracellular space and the distribution of extracellular material between the segments and the microvilli are discussed.
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    Cell & tissue research 107 (1970), S. 199-209 
    ISSN: 1432-0878
    Keywords: Eye-Rat ; Zonular fibers ; Ciliary body ; Lens ; Ultrastructure
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    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Notes: Summary The three-dimensional arrangement of the zonular fibers of Zinn and their ultrastructure was studied with the aid of scanning and transmission electron microscopy. Most of the thicker zonular fibers are arranged in straight bundles between the ciliary body and the lens, while the thinner fibers form a complex three-dimensional network interconnecting all the zonular fibers. These do originate from the limiting membrane covering the ciliary body. The zonular fibers are subdivided close to lens and form a complicated network on the surface of the lens capsule, i. e. the zonular lamella. The latter consists of a dense network of fibers and is from a structural point of view closely related to the zonular fibers and not to the lens capsule. The zonular fibers are continuous with those in the vitreous body close to the ciliary body but never in the lenticular two thirds of the zonular fibers or in the retrolental area. The ground substance is possible to demonstrate in freeze-dried specimens by scanning electron microscopy. It appeared granular or amorphous and coated the zonular fibers. It does not form membranes or fill all available space in contrast to its properties in the vitreous body. The many structural similarities between the zonular fibers and the vitreous body indicate perhaps a common origin.
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    Cell & tissue research 107 (1970), S. 265-283 
    ISSN: 1432-0878
    Keywords: Germ cells ; Lacerta vivipara ; Ultrastructure
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    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Résumé Les gonocytes primaires sont relativement pauvres en polysomes et l'ergastoplasme granulaire est très réduit. Le reticulum endoplasmique de type lisse se développe au cours du développement embryonnaire. L'appareil de Golgi est bien représenté et localisé au niveau de la calotte juxtanucléaire mitochondriale. Les liposomes cytoplasmiques sont très nombreux. Cette étude précise la structure du nucléole «annulaire» et de la «masse paranucléolaire» observés en microscopic photonique. Des modifications nucléolaires sont constatées au cours du développement embryonnaire. Certains aspects ultrastructuraux sont vraisemblablement en rapport avec le déplacement autonome des gonocytes. La signification physiologique du nucléole «annulaire» et de la «masse paranucléolaire» est envisagée.
    Notes: Summary The primordial germ cells of Lacerta vivipara have relatively few free polysomes and little ergastoplasm. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum increases during embryonic development. The Golgi apparatus is well developed and lies close to the mitochondrial juxtanuclear cap. This study shows the ultrastructure of the ring-shaped nucleoli and the “masse paranucléolaire”. Modifications in nucleolar structure are observed during embryonic development. Some ultrastructural features are probably related to the ameboid movement of the primordial germ cells. The physiological meaning of the ring-shaped nucleoli and the “masse paranucléolaire” is considered.
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    Cell & tissue research 107 (1970), S. 447-453 
    ISSN: 1432-0878
    Keywords: Adrenal cortex ; Rat ; Trypsin-dissociation ; ACTH stimulation ; Ultrastructure
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    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Notes: Summary Electron micrographs of trypsin-dissociated rat adrenal showed predominantly intact rounded cells without internal damage. The population contained cells from the glomerular, intermediary and fascicular zones with cells from the zona fasciculata predominant. The presence or absence of cells from the reticular zone could not be determined. Cells from the medullary zone were absent. The addition of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) to the cellular suspension for 2 hours produced corticosterone. However, these stimulated cells did not display any significant ultrastructural change.
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    Cell & tissue research 108 (1970), S. 1-16 
    ISSN: 1432-0878
    Keywords: Adrenal ; Avian ; Ultrastructure ; Graft ; Compensatory hypertrophy
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    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Notes: Summary The ultrastructure of the developing adrenal gland of the chick has been studied over the embryonic period 10 to 18 days. Cortical cells occur in double-rowed strands, are loosely attached in early development but more firmly attached later in development. Hypertrophy of mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi body, lipid and vacuoles increases with increasing age. Two cell types (designated “Dark” and “Light”) were present at 17 days of incubation. Their significance is discussed. Medullary cells occur as single cells at 10 days but more usually in groups by 18 days. Catecholamine-containing granules are a prominent feature of the medullary cells, at all ages. Two cell types could be distinguished in the medulla at 17 days of incubation. These may represent adrenalin and noradrenalin-containing cells. Changes in the ultrastructure of host adrenal glands after exposure to an 18 day adrenal gland, grafted onto the host chorio-allantoic membrane at 8 days, were studied. The chief response within the cortex of the host involved retardation of organelle hypertrophy, so that 17 day hosts resembled 14 day controls. More light cells were seen in the host than in the control cells. The medullary tissue of the host was also retarded in development and the release of catecholamine-containing granules inhibited. The significance of these observations in relation to compensatory hypertrophy within the host is discussed.
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    ISSN: 1432-0878
    Keywords: Endothelium ; Specific organelles ; Ultrastructure ; Rana temporaria
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    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Endothelzellen der Wirbeltiere enthalten spezifische Organellen, deren Funktion unbekannt ist. Diese Organellen werden beim Frosch (Rana temporaria) nach unterschiedlichen Fixierungen elektronenmikroskopisch untersucht. Die Organellen sind walzenförmig mit mannigfachen Abweichungen, bis zu 2μ lang und 0,1 bis 0,5μ dick. Ihre oft unterbrochene Außenmembran ist dicker als zytoplasmatische Membranen. Das Innere der Organellen besteht aus Tubuli, die in eine elektronendichte Matrix eingebettet sind. Die Dichte dieser Matrix zeigt deutliche Abstufungen. Die Tubuli sind möglicherweise aus einer spiralförmigen Molekülkette aufgebaut. Das Verteilungsmuster der Organellen wird mit stereologischen Methoden untersucht. Die größte Volumendichte weisen die Aortae thoracicae mit 8% auf. Die Volumendichte der Organellen im Zytoplasma der Endothelzellen scheint mehr von der Entfernung der betreffenden Gefäßstrecke zum Herzen abzuhängen als von der Gefäßgröße. Es werden Verbindungen der Organellen zu zytoplasmatischen Membransystemen aufgezeigt. Auf Besonderheiten des Endothels, darunter Aggregationen von Ribosomen, wird hingewiesen.
    Notes: Summary Endothelial cells of vertebrates contain specific organelles of unknown function. These organelles are studied by electron microscopy with different fixations. The organelles are rod-shaped with many variations, up to 2μ in length and 0.1 to 0.5 μ in thickness. Their outer membrane, which is often discontinuous, is thicker than cytoplasmic membranes. The density of the matrix shows distinct gradations. The organelles contain tubules, possibly built up by a spiral molecular chain. The distribution of the organelles is investigated with stereological methods. Their volume density in endothelial cell cytoplasm appears to depend more on the distance from the heart than on vessel size, the thoracic aortae showing the highest organellae content of 8%. Connections between organelles and cytoplasmic membranes are demonstrated. Particularities of endothelium, among them aggregations of ribosomes, are pointed out.
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    Cell & tissue research 108 (1970), S. 309-323 
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    Keywords: Vagal Paraganglia ; Catecholamines ; Ultrastructure ; Radioautography ; Cytochemistry
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    Notes: Summary Typical vagal paraganglia of Syrian hamsters are encapsulated in connective tissue and consist of groups of epithelial cells. Ganglion cells, a few fenestrated capillaries, and bundles of unmyelinated nerve fibers are intermingled among the parenchymal cells. The parenchymal cells are of two types: chief or paraganglion and sustentacular or supporting cells. The processes of the supporting cells partly or completely surround the paraganglion cells. In addition to the nucleus, Golgi complex, mitochondria, parallel-arrayed granular endoplasmic reticulum, and lipofuscin pigment, the chief cells are characterized by the presence of numerous membrane-bound, electron opaque granules. After an injection of 3H-dopa, labelings were concentrated over the chief cells and were associated predominantly with the granules. Following glutaraldehyde-dichromate treatment the granules gave a positive reaction for unsubstituted amines. These results suggest that the chief cells contain catecholamines in the electron opaque granules.
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    Cell & tissue research 108 (1970), S. 339-356 
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    Keywords: Oogenesis ; Insecta-Isoptera ; Germarium ; Ultrastructure
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    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Das Endstück der Kalotermes-Ovariole (Terminalfilament und A-Phase der Oogenese) wurde licht- und elektronenoptisch untersucht. Folgende Regionen sind zu unterscheiden: Terminalfilament, Germarium (A1), Prämeiotische Wachstumsregion (A2) und Prophaseregion (A3), an die sich unmittelbar die Wachstumsregion der Oocyten anschließt. Die 7 Ovariolen eines Ovars liegen getrennt in Kammern der äußeren Ovariolhüllen und werden von „Zwischenzellen“ begleitet. Die Tunica des Terminalfilaments ist charakteristisch verschieden von derjenigen des Germariums. Während sie auf der Höhe des Terminalfilaments von Kanälen durchzogen ist, erscheint sie auf der Höhe der Stadien A1, A2 und A3 kompakt. Die Zellen des Anfangsteils des Terminalfilaments gleichen denjenigen des A1-Stadiums. Im Gegensatz zu jenen besitzen die Zellen des A1-Stadiums zum Teil basophile Grana noch unbekannter Funktion, welche vom A2-Stadium ab auf die Follikelzellen beschränkt sind. Im A1- Stadium liegen alle Zellen der Tunica an. Zwischen Oogonien und Präfollikelzellen zu unterscheiden war nicht möglich. Die Oocyten sind vom A2-Stadium ab stets durch Follikelzellausläufer von der Tunica getrennt. Den Follikelzellen muß daher bereits von diesem Stadium ab eine besondere Bedeutung beigemessen werden. Der Transport von Substanzen in die Oocyte muß durch die Follikelzellen hindurch oder aber interzellulär durch ihre Vermittlung erfolgen. Die Oocyten besitzen in diesem Stadium des prämeiotischen Wachstums im Gegensatz zu den Follikelzellen große Golgifelder und zahlreiche große Vesikel. Vielleicht im Zusammenhang mit dem Verschwinden dieser Vesikel kommt es ausschließlich in den Oocyten zu einer starken Vergrößerung einzelner Mitochondrien, während andere ihre „normale“ Größe behalten. Das A3-Stadium beginnt mit dem Einsetzen der meiotischen Prophase und endet mit dem frühen Diplotän. Zu diesem Zeitpunkt sind diese Vesikel und großen Mitochondrien verschwunden. Die Meiosekerne verlieren ihre glatte Oberfläche und zeichnen sich durch lokale Vorwölbungen aus; extranukleär findet man „annulate lamellae“. Am Ende dieses Stadiums kommt es in den Oocyten zu einer zunehmenden Konzentration der Mitochondrien und Membranelemente, während die Oberfläche des Oocytenkerns wieder ihr glattes Aussehen erlangt.
    Notes: Summary The final part of the Kalotermes ovariole (terminal filament and A-phase of the oogenesis) was investigated light and electron microscopically. The following regions must be distinguished: Terminal filament, germarium (A1), pre-meiotic growth region (A2), prophase region (A3). The middle growth region of the oöcytes follows immediately. The seven ovarioles of an ovary are separately in chambers of the outer ovariole sheaths and are accompanied by “interstitial cell”. The tunica propria of the terminal filament differs characteristically from the tunica of the A1-, A2- and A3-region. The tunica of the terminal filament is passed by channels, the tunica of the A1-, A2- and A3-region is compact. The cells of the initial part of the terminal filament are similar to the cells of stage A1. Contrary to the terminal filament cells they contain partially basophile grana of still unknown function which are limited to the stage A2 to the follieular cells. A distinction between oogonia and pre-follicular cells was not possible. All cells of the stage A1 border on the tunica. From stage A2 onwards the oöcytes are always separated from the tunica by appendices of the follieular cells. Therefore a special significance has to be attributed to the follieular cells from this stage onwards. The transport of substances into the oöcytes has to occur through the follicular cells or on an intercellular way mediated by the follicular cells. In this stage or pre-meiotic growth the oöcytes contain—contrary to the follieular cells—big golgi fields and numerous vesicles. Probably in the connection with disappearance of these vesicles strong increase of the size of some of the mitochondria occurs in the oöcytes exclusively. The A3-stage covers the beginning of the meiotic prophase and ends with early diplotene. At this stage the vesicles and giant mitochondria are disappeared. Meiotic nuclei are marked by local protuberances; extranuclear “annulate lamellae” are found. At the end of this stage mitochondria and membraneous elements accumulate in a part of the oöcyte.
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    Cell & tissue research 109 (1970), S. 20-32 
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    Keywords: Haemoglobin ; Chlorocruorin ; Synthesis ; Polychaeta ; Ultrastructure
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    Notes: Summary The ultrastructure of the haematopoietic cells in the polychaetes Neoamphitrite figulus Dalyell, Lanice conchilega (Pallas), Arenicola marina (L.), Myxicola infundibulum Renier, Megalomma vesiculusom (Montagu), Sabella penicillus L., are compared: all show similarities in having well developed Golgi, granular endoplasmic reticulum and haemoglobin or chlorocruorin in vesicles, and numerous mitochondria. The porphyrin byproducts of synthesis are combined with iron as haematins within electrondense granules built up from multi-lamellar organelles. The structure of the basal lamina which alone separates the cells from the lumen of the vessels is described and evidence is presented for the method of release of the haem into the plasma by “reverse pinocytosis”. The cycle of synthesis within the cell is discussed and the process of haem synthesis in annelids is reviewed. The structure of the haemoglobin-containing coelomocytes of Neoamphitrite figulus is briefly described.
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    Cell & tissue research 109 (1970), S. 55-63 
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    Keywords: Sense organs ; Eyes ; Nudibranchs ; Trinchesia aurantia ; Ultrastructure
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    Notes: Summary The larval eye of the aeolid nudibranch Trinchesia aurantia has been investigated at three different stages; in all, the eyes remain closely attached to, and in cellular contact with, the central ganglia. The larval eye is a simplified version of the adult eye in that, the eye and the constituent cells, nuclei, lens, microvilli and pigment granules are all smaller, and the interdigitation between the retinal cells is not developed. The absence of the small cells of the cornea and of the spherical vesicles in the cytoplasm of the sensory cells, is further evidence of the incomplete formation of the eye. The possible origin of the eye of Trinchesia is discussed and compared with that of other gastropods.
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    Cell & tissue research 109 (1970), S. 138-146 
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    Keywords: Insect muscles ; Development ; Microtubuli ; Ultrastructure
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    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung In der indirekten Flugmuskulatur von Phormia terrae-novae kann die Entwicklung der Myofibrillen deutlich in eine Anlage- und eine Wachstums-Phase unterteilt werden. Zu Beginn der Wachstumsphase wurde Puppen eine Lösung von Colchicin in die rechte Metathoraxhälfte injiziert. Als Folge dieser Behandlung lösten sich zunächst die Mikrotubuli in der Flugmuskulatur auf. In späteren Entwicklungsstadien bildeten sich atypische Verzweigungen der Myofibrillen, die zu einer partiellen Desorientierung der kontraktilen Strukturen führten. Ein Mechanismus, der solche Störungen des Orientierungmusters in der Normalentwicklung möglicherweise verhindert, wird diskutiert.
    Notes: Summary In the blowfly Phormia terrae-novae the development of myofibrils of indirect flight muscles can be divided into periods of predisposition (anlage) and of growth. At the beginning of the growth period microtubules are disrupted by injection of colchicine. This disruption is followed by the formation of atypical ramifications of myofibrils at Z-discs leading to numerous disoriented myofibrils in late developmental stages. A possible mechanism preventing these alterations during normal development is discussed.
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    Cell & tissue research 109 (1970), S. 245-259 
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    Keywords: Endometrium ; Stroma cells ; Pericytes ; Blood vessels ; Ultrastructure
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    Description / Table of Contents: Résumé L'étude du chorion cytogène de 15 endomètres humains normaux prélevés à divers moments du cycle menstruel a précisé d'importantes variations des vaisseaux et des cellules. Les vaisseaux subissent une maturation progressive: en phase proliferative moyenne, des pointes d'accroissement se forment à partir du réseau vasculaire profond activé; au milieu du cycle, elles se transforment en capillaires typiques; en phases sécrétoires moyenne et avancée, des péricytes migrent dans le chorion cytogène et se différencient en cellules choriales. Ces cellules choriales, dites fixes, ont une évolution biphasique au cours du cycle menstruel. Au milieu de chacune des phases, proliférative et surtout sécrétoire, les cellules choriales fixes, dites alors fibroblastoïdes, montrent une intense activité de synthèse. A ces périodes de synthèse succède une involution cellulaire, peu marquée en fin de phase proliferative, intense en phase sécrétoire avancée. Les cellules dites prédéciduales sont des cellules choriales fixes involuées et hyperhydratées; elles vont, en phase menstruelle, évoluer de plusieurs façons: la plupart d'entre elles régénèrent, certaines se nécrosent focalement ou totalement, d'autres font preuve d'activité macrophagique, en particulier collagénolytique.
    Notes: Summary 15 human endometria during the normal menstrual cycle have been investigated. Important alterations of the vessels and the stroma cells occur. The vessels are the site of gradual maturation. In the mid proliferative phase, growing capillaries rise from the deep-seated vascular system. In the middle of the cycle, they change into typical capillaries. In the mid and late secretory phases, pericytes leave the walls of the capillaries and differentiate into stroma cells. These stroma cells undergo a biphasic cyclic evolution. The middle of the proliferative and particularly of the secretory phase is marked by an intensive synthetic activity of the stroma cells which are called, at this time, “fibroblastoïd” stroma cells. These two periods of synthesis are followed by cellular involution, mild in the proliferative, intense in the secretory phase. The so-called predecidual cells are hyperhydrated involuted stroma cells. In the menstrual phase they behave very differently of: the majority regenerates, some predecidual cells are the site of focal or total necrosis, others show a macrophagic activity which is conspicuous in some cells having a collagenolytic activity.
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    Cell & tissue research 109 (1970), S. 356-379 
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    Keywords: Gingivo-Dental junction ; Human ; Ultrastructure
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    Description / Table of Contents: Résumé L'étude ultrastructurale de la jonction gingivo-dentaire humaine a permis de montrer que les membranes cytoplasmiques des cellules épithéliales superficielles, revêtues de nombreux hémi-desmosomes, sont en rapport avec les cristaux d'apatite de l'émail par l'intermédiaire d'un espace intercellulaire, de 400 à 1200 Å d'épaisseur, rempli d'un matériel finement granulaire, soit directement soit par interposition d'une cuticule discontinue, d'épaisseur variable, qui est appliquée à la surface de l'émail uniquement sur des dents, ayant effectué leur éruption. Cette cuticule, dont l'origine salivaire peut être exclue, subit une apposition de la surface de l'émail vers la périphérie. L'attache épithéliale n'est pas kératinisée, mais des faisceaux de tonofibrilles sont visibles dans les cellules. Une certaine tendance à la kératinisation a été parfois notée au niveau du sillon gingivo-dentaire. De nombreux polynucléaires éosinophiles et neutrophiles et des lymphocytes migrent à travers la jonction et le sillon gingivo-dentaires cliniquement normaux. Un élargissement des espaces intercellulaires, des ruptures de la membrane basale et des desmosomes, une accumulation parfois importante de glycogène, des noyaux polylobés et des oedèmes intracellulaires y ont également été notés. Enfin une rupture en ≪atimbre poste≫ entre les cellules épithéliales de la jonction, ainsi qu'une rupture entre l'émail et les cellules épithéliales superficielles contribuent à l'approfondissement du sillon gingivo-dentaire.
    Notes: Summary The ultrastructural investigation of the human gingivo-dental junction shows that the plasmalemmata of the superficial epithelial cells, coated by numerous hemi-desmosomes, are related to the enamel apatite crystals through a finely granular intercellular space, 400 to 1200 Å in thickness, either directly or through a discontinuous dense cuticle, of irregular thickness, which is attached to the enamel surface of erupted teeth. This cuticle, of none salivary origin, is deposited from the enamel surface to the outside. The epithelial junction is not keratinized, but numerous tonofibrils bundles occur in the cells. A certain tendency toward keratinization was sometimes observed in the crevicular epithelium. Numerous eosinophilic and neutrophilic polymorphonuclear leukocytes, and lymphocytes migrate through the clinically normal crevicular and junctionnal epithelium. Intercellular space dilatations, basement membrane and desmosomes ruptures, important intracellular accumulations of glycogen, multilobulated nuclei and intracellular edemas are also sometimes observed. A serrated rupture between epithelial cells of the junction as well as a rupture between enamel and the most superficial epithelial cells contributes to the deepening of the gingival sulcus.
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    Cell & tissue research 109 (1970), S. 517-551 
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    Keywords: Crayfish ; Cuticle ; Epidermis ; Ultrastructure
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    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Die Cuticula an der Innen- und Außenseite der Branchiostegite des Flußkrebses besteht wie für Arthropoden üblich aus Epi- und Procuticula. Sowohl die Epicuticula als auch die Procuticula von „Innen- und „Außenseite“ unterscheiden sich im Feinbau wesentlich voneinander. An der „Innenseite“ ist die Epicuticula einfach gebaut; Die Procuticula ist lamelliert und zeigt meist die bogenförmigen Muster von Mikrofibrillen. Die Epicuticula an der Außenseite weist in den in dieser Arbeit untersuchten Entwicklungsstadien einen sehr viel komplizierteren Feinbau auf, der in der Entwicklung gewissen Änderungen unterliegt. In der wiederum lamellierten Procuticula an der „Außenseite“ sind die Mikrofibrillen zu Balken gebündelt. Die Ausrichtung der Mikrofibrillen dreht sich innerhalb einer Lamelle um 180°. Durch die Procuticula ziehen Fortsätze der Epidermiszellen, außerdem Stäbe der sog. Verbindungsstrukturen. Die Bildung der Cuticula an der „Innenseite“ konnte weitgehend vollständig verfolgt werden; sie ist gut mit der Bildung der Cuticula bei verschiedenen Insekten vergleichbar. Die Bildung der Cuticula an der „Außenseite“ konnte dagegen nur von Beginn der Abscheidung der Proouticula bis zur Häutung verfolgt werden. Kurz vor Beginn der Cuticulaabscheidung kommt es in den Epidermiszellen zu einer stärkeren Entwicklung des rauhen ER. Während der gesamten von uns verfolgten Bildungsstadien sieht man Vesikel mit dichtem Inhalt besonders in der Nähe des Zellapex. Sie geben anscheinend hier ihren Inhalt, Cuticulamaterial, nach außen ab. Sie stammen wohl aus Golgibereichen. Auch Stachelsaumbläschen (coated vesicles) kommen regelmäßig vor, deren genetischer Zusammenhang mit multivesikulären Körpern diskutiert wird. Bei der Abscheidung der fibrillären Cuticulasubstanzen spielen besondere Differenzierungen der Zell oberfläche, — kappenartige Verdichtungen der Zelloberfläche, meist an der Spitze kleiner Mikrovilli — eine wesentliche Rolle.
    Notes: Summary The cuticle of the “inside” and “outside” of the branchiostegites of the crayfish consists of an epicuticle and a procuticle — as common in arthropods. Concerning their ultrastructure epicuticle and procuticle differ essentially from each other on both the “inside” as well as the “outside”. On the “inside” the epicuticle is built plainly; the procuticle is laminated, and, mostly it shows the arched patterns of microfibrils. In those developmental stages investigated in this project the epicuticle of the “outside” shows a much more intricated ultrastructure, since during formation it is subject to certain changes. On the “outside” the procuticle is also laminated; the microfibrils are bundled up to bars. The alignment of those microfibrils within one lamella is twisted for 180°. The procuticle is penetrated by processes of epidermal cells and by rods of the so-called connecting structures. The formation of the cuticle on the “inside” was observed completely; it is comparable to the forming of the cuticle in several insects. However, the formation of the cuticle on the “outside” was only observed from the beginning of the procuticular development up to the moulting. Shortly before formation of the cuticle the development of rough ER in the epidermal cells seems to be intensified. In all of developmental stages observed there appear vesicles with dense contents mainly situated nearby the cell apex. At this site they evidently deliver their contents — cuticular materials — to the outside of the cell; they probably originate in the Golgi areas. There occur coated vesicles regularity, too; their genetic relation to multivesicular bodies is discussed. Special differentiation on the cell surface i.e. dome-like consolidations of the cell surface mainly placed at the tip of small microvilli are of great importance for the secretion of the cuticle substances.
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    Keywords: ATPases ; Endometrial epithelium ; Histochemistry ; Ultrastructure ; Goat
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    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Im Oberflächen- und Drüsenepithel des nicht graviden Uterus der Ziege wurden licht- und elektronenoptische Untersuchungen über den Nachweis der Mg++-, Ca++- und der (Mg++-Na+-K+)-aktivierbaren ATPasen durchgeführt. Spezifische Enzymaktivitäten lassen sich nur an Proben aus der Follikelphase nachweisen. In der Corpus luteum-Phase dagegen liegen diese Enzyme nicht in nachweisbarer Intensität vor. Die lichtmikroskopisch an den seitlichen Zellflächen nachgewiesenen Niederschläge der ATPasen finden sich elektronenoptisch als schwarze Granula an der Außenlamelle der lateralen Plasmalemm-Abschnitte. An apikalen und basalen Zellmembran-Bereichen in beiden Zyklusphasen zu beobachtende Reaktionsprodukte sind das Ergebnis einer Spontanhydrolyse des Substrats ATP bzw. von Spaltungen aufgrund der unspezifischen alkalischen Phosphatase. Haftkomplexe und Desmosomen sind regelmäßig frei von Bleisalz-Niederschlägen. Es können weder regionale Unterschiede in der Reaktionsintensität der Enzyme noch Differenzen im Hinblick auf die Verteilung und ultrastrukturelle Lokalisation von Niederschlägen der Mg++-bzw. der Ca++-aktivierbaren ATPase festgestellt werden.
    Notes: Summary Light and electron microscopic studies were performed on the Mg++-, Ca++-, and the (Mg++-Na+-K+)-activated ATPases in the surface and glandular epithelium of the non-pregnant uterus of the goat. Specific enzyme activities have been shown only in the epithelial samples collected during the follicular phase. In the luteal phase, none of these enzymes have been demonstrated with certainty. Precipitates of the ATPases which have been shown with the light microscope on the sides of the cell surface, can electron optically be observed as black granules on the outer lamella of the lateral plasmalemma. Reaction products on the apical and basal cell membrane regions observable in both cyclic phases, result from spontaneous hydrolysis of the substrate ATP, i.e. splitting caused by non-specific alkaline phosphatase. Junctional complexes and desmosomes are regularly free from lead salt precipitates. Neither regional differences in reaction intensity of the enzymes nor differences in the distribution and ultrastructural localization of either Mg++-or Ca++-activated ATPase precipitates can be observed.
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    Keywords: Gas Bladder ; Argentina silus ; Gland Cells ; Vascular Bundles ; Ultrastructure
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    Notes: Summary The orifice between the two chambers of the gas bladder in Argentina silus is surrounded by a sphincter muscle. Gas analyses of the gas bladder contents of fish from 400 meters depth give 0–1% carbon dioxide and 9–72% oxygen. Micro-retia mirabilia form a countercurrent vascular system, and the arterial component has peripherally a sphincter mechanism. The function of the “glandular layer” of the anterior chamber remains uncertain, but the structure indicates secretion into blood capillaries. The lining epithelium of the anterior chamber may secrete some substance into blood or directly into the lumen, which may be involved in a secretory mechanism. This conclusion is not supported by our histochemical tests. The posterior chamber has no micro-retia and the blood vessels have a different origin from those of the anterior chamber. The blood vessels form a plexus of capillaries or sinuses in contact with the flat lining epithelium, thus allowing gases to pass freely by diffusion. — The muscular layers of both chambers are innervated by catecholamine-containing nerve fibres.
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    Keywords: Sea-Urchin ; Accessory-Cell ; Oocyte ; Ultrastructure
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    Notes: Summary Electron microscopic observations on ripening ovaries of Strongylocentrotus dröbachiensis, have revealed evidence for micropinocytotic activity of the oocyte surface during early vitellogenesis stages. The microvilli that cover the surface of the oocyte, have been shown to engulf glycogen particles, derived from the accessory-cells. At these early vitellogenesis stages massive globulated accessory-cells are in close contact with the oocyte. Later during the development of the oocyte, the accessory cells retract from the oocyte surface and become considerably shrunken into thin cytoplasmic sheets. Evidence presented here also throws some light on the dynamics of glycogen transfer, from the accessory cell to the oocyte. Furthermore, the ultrastructure of the accessory-cell has been clarified with special reference to the formation and disintegration of globules. Although glycogen in the accessory-cells is organised in the form of alpha particles, during and after transfer into the oocyte, it is only visualised in the beta and gamma forms. This investigation demonstrates clearly the nutritive role of the accessory-cells during oocyte differentiation in sea urchins.
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    Cell & tissue research 111 (1970), S. 160-178 
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    Keywords: Central nervous tissue ; Blood supply ; Helix pomatia ; Ultrastructure
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    Notes: Summary 1. Each paired ganglion of Helix pomatia is supplied by symmetrically arranged branches from the anterior aorta. Capillaries from these branches open into a blood space which is adjacent to, and continuous over the surface of the nervous tissue. Blood passes from this space through the epineural sheath into the body cavity sinuses. 2. With the electron microscope three tissue layers are seen separating the blood spaces from the neurons of each ganglion. These are (i) a luminal endothelium, (ii) a fibrous connective tissue layer which is mainly collagen and (iii) glial cells. 3. Both the luminal endothelium and connective tissue are freely permeable to uncharged particles of 100 Å or less.
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    Keywords: Isopod hindgut ; Histology ; Histochemistry ; Ultrastructure ; Osmo-regulation
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    Notes: Summary The tubular hindgut of the intertidal herbivorous isopod, Dynamene bidentata, consists of a long dorso-ventrally flattened anterior region, surrounded by a network of muscles, and a short muscular sphincter which grades into a pair of anal flaps. The monolayer of epithelial cells forming the wall of the hindgut appears to take no part in the production of digestive enzymes, food absorption, or glycogen and lipid storage. One function of the hindgut is to propel undigested food material, enclosed within a peritrophic membrane, to the sphincter and anal flaps where faecal pellets are formed and ejected. At the fine structural level lateral plasma membranes, often partially obliterated by microtubules, are visible. The basal plasma membrane of a typical epithelial cell is deeply infolded, associated with mitochondria, and pinocytotic. The apical plasma membrane is irregularly folded, engaged in pinocytosis, and often encloses subcuticular spaces containing an acid mucopolysaccharide substance. An intima, composed of a thin double-layered epicuticle, and a thick acid mucopolysaccharide-positive endocuticle, overlies the cells. The endocuticle may selectively bind substances to the apical plasma membrane before they are engulfed by pinocytosis. The cells resemble those of osmoregulatory organs and may help counterbalance changes in the haemolymph concentration resulting from the intertidal existence of this isopod.
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    Cell & tissue research 111 (1970), S. 379-403 
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    Keywords: Subcommissural organ ; Rana temporaria ; Ultrastructure ; Cytochemistry ; Cyto-enzymology
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    Notes: Summary Most of the subcommissural organ (SCO) cells are in contact with the ventricle of the brain as well as with the limiting membranes: the ependymal cells. They are able to release their aldehyde-fuchsin (AF) positive secretory substance directly into the ventricle. A small number of cells, which also contains AF positive material, is not in contact with the ventricle: the hypendymal cells. The secretory substance in the cells is a mucopolysaccharide-protein complex, not containing strong acidic groups. It is released into the brain ventricle and condenses to a well-developed Reissner's fibre. Energy production in the cells mainly takes place by means of anaerobic glycolysis. The metabolism is characteristic of synthesis and secretion of a mucopolysaccharide-protein complex. These functions can be accomplished in rather anaerobic conditions. The cells contain two distinct compartments of endoplasmic reticulum, one regularly studded with ribosomes, situated perinuclearly and supranuclearly with the primary function of synthesizing and another, very irregularly studded with ribosomes, located mainly subnuclearly, with the primary function of storing secretory substance. No signs of release of secretory material into blood vessels or at the outer limiting membrane have been observed. Synaptic endings may be observed on the basal parts of the cells. Biogenic monoamines could not be demonstrated in the area of the SCO.
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    Cell & tissue research 111 (1970), S. 293-315 
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    Keywords: Herring bodies ; Ultrastructure ; Degeneration ; Regeneration ; Neurosecretion
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    Notes: Summary The Herring bodies in the posterior lobe of the bovine hypophysis are very large (2–600 μ) and can be classified into three types. The type I Herring body contains an accumulation of neurosecretory granules. These Herring bodies are very scarce and should not be confused with the numerous, but small, axonal swellings which also contain neurosecretory granules. The type II Herring body is characterized by the presence of a varying number of normal, moderately electron dense and “empty” vesicles, autophagic vacuoles, multilamellate bodies and occasional mitochondria. These Herring bodies are frequently observed. The type III Herring body is typified by the presence of dense vesicles connected to tubular formations which contain material of variable electron density, of filaments, and of long slender and very numerous mitochondria. The presence of multilamellate bodies and autophagic vacuoles suggests that the type II Herring body is in a degenerating phase. This concept is further substantiated by the similarity between this type of Herring body and transected neurosecretory axons in which degeneration is occurring. A similar comparison suggests that the type III Herring body is undergoing a regenerative process. Our current concept of the structure and function of Herring bodies is revised in the discussion.
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    Keywords: Corpora cardiaca ; Insects ; Ultrastructure
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    Description / Table of Contents: Résumé L'étude infrastructurale des corpora cardiaca de Locusta révèle l'existence de 3 types de fibres neurosécrétrices (portion neurohémale) et d'un seul type de cellules glandulaires (portion endocrine intrinsèque). Elle permet également d'envisager les modalités du rejet des sécrétions exogènes et endogènes.
    Notes: Summary An ultrastructural study of the corpora cardiaca of Locusta migratoria migratorioides shows three neurosecretory fiber types in the neurohaemal part of these organs; only one cellular type constitutes the intrinsic glandular part of the corpora cardiaca. This study also shows sites of release of stored extrinsic neurosecretory material and of products elaborated by intrinsic glandular cells of the corpora cardiaca.
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    Keywords: Neurosecretory Pathways ; Insects ; Ultrastructure
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    Description / Table of Contents: Résumé L'étude infrastructurale des nerfs cardiaques afférents et des nerfs allato-cardiaques qui entrent dans la constitution du système neurosécréteur rétrocérébral de Locusta migratoria migratorioides (R. et F.) révèle l'existence des trois types de fibres neurosécrétrices définis dans les corpora cardiaca. Une quatrième catégorie de fibres caractérisées par la présence de vésicules claires existe dans les nerfs allato-cardiaques et dans les corpora allata. L'origine des fibres et l'évolution des grains de neurosécrétion au cours de leur transit sont envisagées.
    Notes: Summary An ultrastructural study of the nervi corporis cardiaci and nervi corporis allati, which are part of the retrocerebral neurosecretory system of Locusta migratoria migratorioides, reveals the existence of three neurosecretory fiber types. A fourth neurosecretory fibertype with electron lucent vesicles is also present in the nervi corporis allati and in the corpora allata. The fibers are characterized by differences in the size and electron opacity of the neurosecretory granules. The origin of the various neurosecretory fiber types and the evolution of the neurosecretory granules are discussed.
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    Cell & tissue research 107 (1970), S. 104-110 
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    Keywords: Thyroid ; Peroxidase ; Localization ; Ultrastructure
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    Notes: Summary The fine structural localization of a peroxidase activity in the rat thyroid follicular epithelial cell was studied by histochemistry at electron microscopic level. The reaction product is recognized chiefly in the cisternae of the elements of granular endoplasmic reticulum and of nuclear envelope. Golgi vesicles or apical small vesicles, mitochondria, and dense granules are sometimes positive for this reaction. The relationship between the fine structural localization of peroxidase and the site of the iodination of thyroglobulin is discussed.
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    Cell & tissue research 107 (1970), S. 174-186 
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    Keywords: Hair follicle growth ; Catagen ; Ultrastructure
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    Notes: Summary During catagen, the transition period between growth and quiescence, the growing (anagen) hair follicle is reorganized to form the resting (telogen) follicle. The last portion of the hair shaft produced at the onset of catagen consists only of cortex. Surrounding the cortex and attached tightly to it are the club cells, which resemble the cortex in structure and development except that the filaments of the club are oriented randomly and do not exhibit the “keratin pattern” seen in the cortex. The club cells in turn are attached to a capsule of germ cells which are formed by progressive transformation of the outer root sheath cells at the middle of the growing follicle. When the capsule of germ cells is formed, the follicle below it undergoes resorption, presumbaly mediated by hydrolytic enzymes. As the follicle disintegrates, the surrounding basal lamina undergoes extensive pleating and is eventually resorbed. Collagen fibers around the basal lamina are engulfed and degraded by the large number of macrophages that surround the hair follicle at this time. The dermal papilla remains as a compact ball of cells just below the capsule of germ cells.
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    Keywords: Hypothalamus ; Bufo bufo ; Transection ; Median eminence ; Ultrastructure
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    Notes: Summary The ultrastructural changes taking place in the median eminence of Bufo bufo 3 hours to 4 months after transection of the brain at different levels, are described. 5 types of neurons in the zona externa of the median eminence of normal toads are described. All types of neurons degenerate, and profound changes of the ultrastructure of the capillaries are observed after transection just behind, or immediately in front of the optic chiasma. A few neurons containing dense granules with a diameter of about 1,000–1,300 Å remain intact, however. The degeneration following denervation in front of the optic chiasma was considerably delayed compared to degeneration after denervation behind the optic chiasma. After transection more rostral to the optic chiasma, no significant degeneration of the median eminence was observed. The results are discussed with regard to degenerative dynamics and origin of the different nerve types. It is concluded, that all types of neurons terminating in the median eminence, originate at a level between the caudal and rostral parts of the preoptic nucleus, some fibres, however, containing dense, 1,000–1,300 Å granules, originate caudally to the optic chiasma, in the posterior hypothalamus.
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    Cell & tissue research 108 (1970), S. 17-34 
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    Keywords: Nucleus infundibularis ; Reptiles ; Liquor contacting neurons ; Ultrastructure
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    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Der Nucleus infundibularis verschiedener Reptilien wurde licht- und elektronenmikroskopisch untersucht. Zellen dieses Kernes entsenden Fortsätze durch ein mehrreihiges Ependym in den 3. Ventrikel und bilden dort freie, intraventrikuläre Nervenendigungen („Liquorkontakt-Nervenendigungen“, Lkne). Lichtmikroskopisch konnten in der Kerngruppe a) kleine, AChE-negative, toluidinblaue und b) große, AChE-positive, mit Toluidinblau hell erscheinende Nervenzellen unterschieden werden. Die knöpfchenförmigen LKNE weisen Elemente des endoplasmatischen Retikulums, freie Ribosomen, eine wechselnde Anzahl Mitochondrien, einzelne Lysosomen, asymmetrische Zilien (Typ 9+0) mit akzessorischem Basalkörper und Zilienwurzeln auf. Zwei LKNE-Typen sind unterscheidbar: a) LKNE mit granulierten Vesikeln mit einem Durchmesser von 800–1100 Å und b) LKNE mit großen, elektronendichten Granula (Durchmesser 1200–1600 Å). Im Lumen des 3. Ventrikels treten kleinkalibrige Axone auf, die kleine, granulierte Bläschen (Durchmesser 700–900 Å) enthalten und mit den LKNE des Nucleus infundibularis intraventrikuläre Synapsen bilden. Die Perikaryen des Nucleus infundibularis weisen ein reichliches endoplasmatisches Retikulum, zahlreiche Polyribosomen, Neurotubuli und Mitochondrien auf. Ähnlich wie bei den LKNE sind zwei Perikaryenarten zu unterscheiden: a) Perikaryen mit granulierten Vesikeln (Durchmesser 800–1100 Å) und b) solche mit elektronendichten Granula (1200–1700 Å). Außerdem kommen verschiedene Arten axosomatischer und axodendritischer Synapsen vor. Die Funktion der intraventrikulären Nervenendigungen und verschiedenen Synapsenarten in der Kerngruppe wird im Hinblick auf einen Informationsaustausch zwischen dem Liquor cerebrospinalis und dem Nucleus infundibularis diskutiert.
    Notes: Summary The infundibular nucleus of various reptiles was studied light and electron microscopically. Cells of this nucleus send processes through a stratified ependyma into the 3rd ventricle where they form free, intraventricular nerve terminals (“liquor contacting nerve endings”, LCNE). In the nucleus, two kinds of neurons could be distinguished light microscopically: a) small, AChE-negative, toluidine blue neurons, and b) large, AChE-positive cells staining light with toluidine blue. The club shaped LCNE contain elements of the endoplasmic reticulum, free ribosomes, a various amount of mitochondria, and single lysosomes. The terminals bear asymmetrical cilia (type 9+0) supplied with accessory basal bodies and rootlet fibres. Two kinds of LCNE are demonstrable: a) LCNE containing dense-core vesicles with a diameter of about 800–1100 Å, and b) LCNE with large, electron-dense granules (diameter about 1,200–1,600 Å). In the lumen of the 3rd ventricle, there occur small axons that contain small granulated vesicles (diameter about 700–900 Å), and that form intraventricular synapses with the LCNE of the infundibular nucleus. The perikarya of the infundibular nucleus contain an abundant endoplasmic reticulum, numerous polyribosomes, neurotubules and mitochondria. Similarly to the LCNE, two kinds of perikarya can be distinguished: a) perikarya containing granulated vesicles (diameter about 800–1100 Å), and b) perikarya with electron-dense granules (diameter about 1200–1700 Å). Furthermore, different types of axosomatic and axodendritic synapses occur. The function of the intraventricular nerve terminals and the different types of synapses in the nucleus is discussed with regard to an exchange of informations between the cerebrospinal fluid and the infundibular nucleus.
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    Cell & tissue research 108 (1970), S. 582-596 
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    Keywords: Glandula bulbourethralis ; Goat ; Ultrastructure ; Histochemistry
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    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Die Mehrzahl der sezernierenden Zylinderzellen in den tubulösen Endstücken der Glandula bulbourethralis der Ziege sind Schleimzellen. Ihre großen, aufgehellten Sekretgranula, die fast den gesamten Zelleib ausfällen, liegen so dicht, daß sie sich gegenseitig abplatten. Einzelne von ihnen haben ihre Hüllmembran verloren und neigen zur Konfluenz. Alle Schleimkörnchen sind PAS-positiv, viele von ihnen zeigen eine neuraminidaselabile Alcianophilie bei pH 2,5. Neben den Schleimzellen findet man in der Glandula bulbourethralis der Ziege einen zweiten Zelltyp, der durch helle, blasenförmige Kerne, ein stark entfaltetes granuläres endoplasmatisches Retikulum mit dilatierten Zisternen sowie ein ausgedehntes supranukleares Golgi-Feld gekennzeichnet ist. Dieser zweite Zelltyp enthält sehr elektronendichte, isoliert liegende Sekretkugeln, welche lichtmikroskopisch eine Proteinreaktion geben. Zwischen beiden Zelltypen kommen morphologische Übergangsformen vor. Dies macht es wahrscheinlich, daß es sich bei den beiden Typen lediglich um Funktionsstadien einer einzigen Drüsenzelle handelt. Die sezernierende Oberfläche beider Zelltypen ist durch die Ausbildung interzellulärer Sekretkapillaren vergrößert. Diese sind bereits lichtmikroskopisch aufgrund ihrer kräftigen ATPase- und 5′-Nucleotidaseaktivität zu identifizieren. Das gesamte Drüsenparenchym reagiert sehr stark auf unspezifische Esterase und deutlich positiv auf β-D-Galactosidase, β-D-Glucuronidase, Leucinaminopeptidase, Cytochromoxydase und Succinatdehydrogenase. Die letzten 5 Enzyme sind in den Schleimzellen in geringerer Konzentration festzustellen als in den Zellen mit Eiweißgranula.
    Notes: Summary The majority of the secretory cells in the tubular endpieces of the caprine bulbourethral gland are mucous cells. Their closely packed, relatively large secretory granules exhibit a low electron density. Some granules have lost their limiting membrane, this results in the accumulation of irregularly outlined masses of secretory material. All mucous secretory granules are PAS-positive, many of them are characterized by an alcianophilia at pH 2.5 which is extinguished by pre-treatment with a neuraminidase solution. The second type of secretory bulbourethral cell exhibits light, spherical nuclei, a well developed rough endoplasmic reticulum with dilated cisterns and a large supranuclear Golgi-Complex. The cytoplasm contains smaller, highly electron dense granules which are — according to histochemical tests — of protein nature. The existence of transitional forms between both described cell types permits the conclusion that they must be regarded as functional stages of one common gland cell. The secretory surface of both cell types is increased by intercellular canaliculi which can be identified in the light microscope by their strong ATPase and 5′-nucleotidase activities. The entire parenchyma of the gland is site of an exceptionally high esterase concentration. Furthermore, the gland cells contain considerable amounts of β-D-galactosidase, β-D-glucuronidase, leucine aminopeptidase, cytochrome oxydase and succinic dehydrogenase. These last five enzymes are histochemically more active in the protein secreting than in the mucus producing cell type.
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    Cell & tissue research 108 (1970), S. 530-562 
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    Keywords: Eye ; Retina ; Honey bee ; Ultrastructure
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    Description / Table of Contents: Résumé L'oeil composé du faux-bourdon est formé d'environ 8000 unités photoréceptrices ou ommatidies. Chaque ommatidie, surmontée d'un appareil diotrique constitué d'une lentille cornéenne et d'un cône cristallinien, comporte 9 cellules visuelles dont les parties proximales (axones) pénètrent dans le lobe optique. Le lobe optique est séparé de la rétine sensorielle par une membrane basale. Les cellules visuelles formant l'ommatidie sont de taille inégale: six sont grandes et trois petites. Au centre de l'ommatidie, les grandes cellules visuelles forment de nombreuses microvillosités dont l'ensemble constitue le rhabdome. Celui-ci est du type fermé. La membrane des microvillosités contient probablement le photopigment. Le cytoplasme des cellules visuelles est riche en organites parmi lesquels des vacuoles allongées de réticulum endoplasmique lisse appelées citernes périrhabdominales. Les citernes changent de volume lors de l'adaptation à la lumière et à l'obscurité et apparaissent fréquemment en contact avec des complexes de Golgi ou des profiles de réticulum endoplasmique granulaire. Trois types de cellules pigmentaires sont associés à l'ommatidie: les cellules pigmentaires du cristallin, les cellules pigmentaires externes, et la cellule pigmentaire basale. Les cellules pigmentaires du cristallin sont au nombre de deux et enveloppent le cône cristallinien. 27 à 30 cellules pigmentaires externes entourent l'ommatidie depuis la base de la cornée jusqu'à la membrane basale. La cellule pigmentaire basale occupe le centre de l'ommatidie lorsque les cellules visuelles se transforment en axones. Les divers types cellulaires de la rétine sont séparés les uns des autres par de minces espaces extracellulaires. Dans l'ommatidie, des jonctions serrées ne sont trouvées qu'entre les microvillosités rhabdomériques. Ces résultats sont discutés du point de vue de leur implication fonctionelle et de leur signification vis-à-vis de la morphologie comparée.
    Notes: Summary The eye of the honey bee drone is composed of approximately 8,000 photoreceptive units or ommatidia, each topped by a crystalline cone and a corneal facet. An ommatidium contains 9 visual or retinula cells whose processes or axons pierce a basement membrane and enter the optic lobe underlying the sensory retina. The visual cells of the ommatidium are of unequal size: six are large and three, small. In the center of the ommatidium, the visual cells bear a brush of microvilli called rhabdomere. The rhabdome is a closed-type one and formed mainly by the rhabdomeres of the six large retinula cells. The rhabdomeric microvilli probably contain the photopigment (rhodopsin), whose modification by light lead to the receptor potential in the retinula cells. The cytoplasm of the retinula cells contains various organelles including pigment granules (ommochromes), and peculiar structures called the subrhabdomeric cisternae. The cisternae, probably composed of agranular endoplasmic reticulum undergo swelling during dark adaptation and appear in frequent connection with Golgi cisternae. Three types of pigment cells are associated with each ommatidium. The crystalline cone is entirely surrounded by two corneal pigment cells. The ommatidium, including its dioptric apparatus and corneal pigment cells, is surrounded by a sleeve of about 30 elongated cells called the outer pigment cells. These extend from the base of the corneal facet to the basement membrane. Near the basement membrane the center of the ommatidium is occupied by a basal pigment cell. Open extracellular channels are present between pigment cells as well as between retinula cells. Tight junctions within the ommatidium are restricted to the contact points between the rhabdomeric microvilli. These results are discussed in view of their functional implications in the drone vision, as well as in view of the data of comparative morphology.
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    Cell & tissue research 109 (1970), S. 1-14 
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    Keywords: Seminal vesicle ; Prostate ; Fetal rat ; Ultrastructure ; Development
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    Notes: Summary The development of the seminal vesicle from the Wolffian duct and of the prostate from the urogenital sinus has been studied in rat fetuses from day 14 of gestation to birth with the use of the electron microscope. Prior to the onset of androgen secretion, the cells of the urogenital sinus and the caudal part of the Wolffian duct have a simple undifferentiated appearance. After the onset of androgen secretion by the fetal testes at day 15, “intracytoplasmic confronting cisternae” of the granular reticulum appear in both urogenital sinus and Wolffian duct. Portions of the granular endoplasmic reticulum of the urogenital sinus become distended with a finely granular, moderately dense material. In the urogenital sinus, many hemidesmosomes are formed at the basal surface of the epithelium. Specializations of the extracellular materials are present opposite the hemidesmosomes. The formation of the seminal vesicles and the prostate begins at day 18–19 of gestation. The cells of the seminal vesicle are taller than the Wolffian duct cells from which they arise, the granular endoplasmic reticulum increases moderately in amount, and a patent lumen is formed. The cells of the fetal prostate do not differ greatly from those of the urogenital sinus from which they arise except that the prostatic cells initially lack hemidesmosomes. The fine structural changes are discussed in relation to the onset of fetal androgen secretion, the formation of the organs, and the functions of the cells in adult life.
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    Cell & tissue research 111 (1970), S. 519-538 
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    Keywords: Retina ; Myxine glutinosa ; Epithelial cells ; Receptor cells ; Ultrastructure
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    Notes: Summary The retina of the atlantic hagfish, Myxine glutinosa, displays at the ultrastructural level several structures which in the retina of higher vertebrates are criteria of function. Agranular vesicles, which strongly resemble synaptic vesicles, are found at the receptor base, either evenly distributed in the cytoplasm or aggregated near membrane densities. Moreover, the cytoplasm is rich in glycogen and mitochondria which indicate a metabolic activity. The epithelial cells differ from pigment epithelial cells in higher vertebrates essentially in two respects. The basal surface does not display infoldings and there are no pigment granules. Observations are also reported on the inner layers of the retina. Different types of cell bodies and processes are described as well as follicle-like structure.
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    Cell & tissue research 106 (1970), S. 348-370 
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    Keywords: Ovary ; Insect ; Chironomus ; Development ; Ultrastructure
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    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Im Ovar von Chironomus sind in Phase 1 des 4. Larvenstadiums polygonal abgeflachte „Innenzellen“ von kleineren „Außenzellen“ umgeben, die Bakteroide und Phagosomen enthalten; zwischen den Innenzellen liegen unregelmäßige Zelltrümmer („keimbahnbegleitende Substanzen“). Zu Beginn der Ovariolenbildung werden in Phase 3 durch Spalträume zwei Schichten der Außenzellen voneinander getrennt, von denen die innere (Follikel- und Eikanalepithel) regelmäßige Buchten bildet. In diese Buchten wandern von innen Zellpaare ein, die an „synaptischen Komplexen“ bzw. multiplen Chromatinstrukturen als Ei- und Nährzellen kenntlich sind. Zwischen beiden Zellen sind „Fusome“ häufig, die später in eigentümlicher Weise geschlossen werden. Zwischen den Eikanalzellen entsteht in Phase 5 durch Spaltbildung der Eikanal; in Phase 7 sind die Eikanalzellen auffallend glykogenreich. Kurz vor der Vitellogenese treten im Bereich der Oocyte Membransysteme und „annulated lamellae“ auf; akzessorische Kerne werden als Ausstülpungen des Oocytenkernes gebildet und später abgeschnürt. In Phase 9 sind an der Peripherie der Eizelle Mikrovillisäume und Pinocytosebläschen sichtbar. Die distalen Zellen der Ovariole haben Eioder Nährzellcharakter, sind aber bei Ch. melanotus nicht von Follikelzellen umgeben und werden beim weiteren Ovariolenwachstum reduziert. Trotz extrem geringer Nährzellzahl der Follikel scheint das Chironomus-Ovar funktionell nicht von anderen polytroph meroistischen Insektenovarien unterschieden.
    Notes: Summary In the ovary of Chironomus during phase 1 of the fourth larval instar, polygonally flattened “inner cells” are surrounded by smaller “outer cells” which contain bacteroids and phagosomes. Irregular cell remnants (“germ line accompanying substances”) lie among the inner cells. At the beginning of ovariole formation in phase 3, two layers of outer cells are separated by the formation of fissures. The inner layer of these cells (follicle- and egg-passage epithelium) forms regular invaginations. Cell pairs, identified as oocytes and nurse cells by “synaptic complexes” or multiple chromatin structures, wander from inside into the invaginations. Frequently between the two cells are fusomes, which later close in a characteristic manner. During phase 5, an egg passage is formed as a fissure among the egg-passage cells. During phase 7, the egg passage cells are conspicuously full of glycogen. Shortly before vitellogenesis membrane systems and annulated lamellae appear in the region of the oocyte. Accessory nuclei are formed by a “tieing-off” of projections of the the oocyte nucleus. During phase 9, microvilli and pinocytotic vesicles can be seen at the periphery of the oocyte. The distal cells of the ovariole are of oocyte or nurse cell nature, but in Ch. melanotus they are not surrounded by follicle cells and are reduced during further ovariole growth. In spite of the extremely small number of nurse cells in the follicle, the Chironomus ovary apparently does not differ functionally from other polytrophic meroistic insect ovaries.
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    Cell & tissue research 107 (1970), S. 6-14 
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    Keywords: Ferritin ; Visual cortex ; Cat ; Endocytosis ; Ultrastructure
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    Notes: Summary The ultrastructural changes occurring in the feline visual cortex 3 hours after the injection of 0.02 mls of ferritin in 1% trypan blue in artificial cerebrospinal fluid have been studied. Near the site of injection, disrupted cells contained free and membrane-bound ferritin. In less damaged areas, some signs of oedema were present in the cells, especially in astrocytes. Membrane-bound ferritin occurred occasionally in neurones and more frequently in astrocytes and oligodendrocytes. Considerable amounts of ferritin were also accumulated in phagocytic cells of unknown origin. In blood vessels, ferritin collected in the basement membrane and around collagen and, in membrane-bound form, in pale cells at the periphery of the vessels. Ferritin occurred in all parts of the intercellular space except in interglial junctions and tight junctions between vascular endothelial cells.
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    Cell & tissue research 107 (1970), S. 508-521 
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    Keywords: Synapses ; Axo-axonal ; Adrenergic and cholinergic terminals ; Ultrastructure
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    Notes: Summary The relations between adrenergic and cholinergic terminals were studied in rat iris and rat heart with the electron microscope. Adrenergic terminals were identified by treating the animals with 5-hydroxydopamine, which produces dense-cored synaptic vesicles in adrenergic terminals in tissues fixed in glutaraldehyde and osmium. The specificity of this observation was verified. It was found that adrenergic and cholinergic nerve terminals often come in close contact with one another, the distance between the adjoining membranes being about 250 Å. At times, faint membrane thickenings could be observed in these places. The available pharmacological, physiological, and morphological evidence leaves little room for doubt that cholinergic terminal fibres can influence the adrenergic fibres. From mainly morphological evidence, it is also postulated that adrenergic terminals influence cholinergic ones.
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    Cell & tissue research 108 (1970), S. 243-267 
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    Keywords: Cardiac muscle fibers ; Poikilothermic vertebrates (frog, trout, goldfish) ; Osmiophilic granules ; Ultrastructure
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    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Elektronenmikroskopische Untersuchungen am Herzen niederer Vertebraten (Frosch, Forelle, Goldfisch) und am Lymphherzen des Frosches zeigen, daß osmiophile intrazelluläre Granula (800–1300 Å) als Ausdruck sekretorischer Funktionen der Herzmuskelzellen bei verschiedenen poikilothermen Vertebraten vorkommen. — Innerhalb der Granulaansammlungen in Muskelzellen des Froschventrikels werden neben Dictyosomen, Vesikeln und Multivesikulärkörpern besondere Multivesikulärkörper mit Dichtekern gefunden. Übereinstimmende vesikuläre Substruktur dieses Dichtekerns und der spezifischen Granula sowie der Übergangsformen ergeben eine morphogenetische Reihe: Golgiapparat → Multivesikulärkörper → Multivesikulärkörper mit Dichtekern → spezifisches Granulum. — Zwischen den Muskelzellen des Rana-Herzens wird wie bei Cyclostomen ein Zelltyp mit osmiophilen Granula gefunden, die in Größe und Struktur auch den Granula in den terminalen adrenergen Nervenfasern des Froschherzens entsprechen. Vieltägige Isolation des Froschherzens unter physiologischen Bedingungen sowie Inkubierung oder längere Behandlung isolierter Forschherzen mit Reserpin führt zum Abbau der spezifischen Granula. Oxypertin und Acetylcholin haben nur geringen Einfluß auf deren Größe, Struktur und Zahl. L-Dopa und Adrenalin wirken einer isolationsbedingten Reduktion der Granula entgegen. — Fluoreszenzmikroskopisch kann am Rana-Herzen intramuskulär eine auf Catecholamine hindeutende punktartige Gelbgrün-Fluoreszenz nachgewiesen werden. Nach Rückgang des Granulagehaltes durch Reserpin zeigt das isolierte Froschherz eine Sensibilisierung für Acetylcholin und Adrenalin. Es ist wahrscheinlich, daß die spezifischen Granula in den Herzorganen der untersuchten Arten (wie die entsprechenden Strukturen im Cyclostomenherzen) Catecholamine speichern, die für eine gleichbleibende Erregbarkeit der Muskelfasern von Bedeutung sein könnten.
    Notes: Summary Electron microscopic studies of the hearts of lower vertebrates (frog, trout, goldfish) and of the lymph-heart (frog) show that osmiophilic intracellular granules probably are related to secretory functions of cardiac muscle cells in poikilothermic vertebrates. — Beside dictyosomes, vesicles, and usual multivesicular bodies, a special type of multivesicular body with a dense core is found among the granules in the muscle cells of the frog's ventricle. The vesicular substructure of this dense core, and the specific granules as well as the intermediate forms suggest the following morphogenetic process: Golgisystem → multivesicular body → multivesicular body with a dense core → specific granule. Between the muscle cells of the heart of Rana, as well as with Cyclostomata, a cell type with osmiophilic granules can be found corresponding in size and structure to the adrenergic terminals of the frog's heart. Many days' isolation of the frog's heart under physiological conditions, as well as incubation, or longer treatment of isolated hearts of frogs with reserpine leads to the dissolution of the specific granules. Oxypertin and acetylcholine have only little influence on the size, structure, and number of granules. L-Dopa and adrenalin appose a reduction of granules caused by isolation. Fluorescence microscopic results show a point-like yellow-green fluorescence in the heart of Rana, pointing to an accumulation of catecholamines intramuscularly. — After reduction of the content of granules by reserpine, the isolated frog's heart shows a higher sensitivity to acetylcholine and adrenalin. It is, therefore, probable that the specific granules store catecholamines in the heart organs of the investigated species in the same way as corresponding structures do in the hearts of Cyclostomata. These catecholamines are possibly important for a continual irritability of the cardiac muscle fibres in poikilothermic vertebrates.
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    Keywords: Neurohypophysis ; Rat ; Vasopressin release ; Ultrastructure
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    Description / Table of Contents: Résumé Le lobe postérieur de l'hypophyse a été examiné sur coupes ultrafines chez 45 rats (24 normaux, 17 déshydratés respectivement 1, 2 et 4 jours, et 4 anesthésiés à l'éther), après fixation au glutaraldéhyde ou selon la méthode de Karnovsky, post-fixation osmiée et double contraste à l'acétate d'uranyle et au citrate de plomb. Des fibres neurosécrétoires sombres et claires sont reconnaissables, mais les données manquent encore pour interpréter cette différence. Des densifications juxta-membranaires sont observées dans les terminaisons neurosécrétoires là où se trouvent des amas de microvésicules. Des fibres neurosécrétoires traversent parfois des pituicytes; il est aussi souvent observé des fibres, chargées de granules, libres dans un espace péricapillaire. Les espaces péricapillaires, ramifiés en tous sens loin des vaisseaux, développent une large surface de contact avec les extrémités nerveuses et les prolongements de pituicytes. Dans des conditions techniques bien contrôlées, la déshydratation n'entraîne pas de modifications appréciables des granules de neurosécrétat après 24 h. Ensuite les granules sont diminués en nombre, de façon très considérable le 4e jour; mais les granules restants ont un contenu dense normal; jamais il n'a été observé d'aspects de ≪granules vides ≫. Après anesthésie prolongée à l'éther, il n'y a aucune modification visible ni du nombre, ni de la densité des granules. Ces observations sont discutées quant au mécanisme de l'excrétion de vasopressine; elles sont en faveur de l'existence de deux pools hormonaux, l'un libre et rapidement disponible, l'autre plus fortement lié et certainement contenu dans les granules jouant le rôle de réserve. Toutefois un mécanisme d'exocytose granulaire ne peut être formellement exclu.
    Notes: Summary Hypophysial neural lobes of 45 rats (24 controls, 17 dehydrated resp. 1, 2 and 4 days, and 4 ether anesthetized) were fixed either with glutaraldehyde or according to Karnovsky and post-fixed in osmium tetroxyde; ultrathin sections were stained by uranyl acetate and lead citrate. Dark and clear neurosecretory fibres were observed, but sufficient data are still lacking for a valuable interpretation of these aspects. Juxta-membraneous densifications are visible in limited areas of neurosecretory terminals where clusters of microvesicles are present. Neurosecretory fibres happen to be completely encircled by pituioyte cytoplasm; fibres loaded with elementary granules are frequently encountered running free in a pericapillary space. Pericapillary spaces stretch out branching far away from vessels, resulting in a widespread contact with nerve terminals and pituicyte processes. In accurately controlled technical conditions, dehydratation does not result in any noticeable change of neurosecretory granules after 24 h. A decrease of the number of granules follows and is extremely conspicuous after 4 days; though, remaining granules keep a normal dense content, and aspects of “empty granules” have never been observed. After prolonged ether anesthesia, no visible change either in number or electron density of granules was observed. These findings are discussed in consideration of the mechanism of vasopressin release; they support the hypothesis of two hormonal pools, one of which would be free and rapidly available for release, the other being more tightly bound and certainly located in granules representing a storage site. Though granular exocytosis cannot be absolutely excluded.
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    Cell & tissue research 108 (1970), S. 397-414 
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    Keywords: Taste bud ; Denervation ; Ultrastructure
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    Notes: Summary The subject of this study is the ultrastructural alterations of the taste-bud cells of the foliate papilla of the rabbit after sectioning of the homolateral glossopharyngeal nerve. In the course of the experiment two different, and successive, degenerative patterns were observed: the first involves type I sensory cells and the development therein of numerous dense inclusion bodies with a marked polymorphism similar to the classic lysosomes in various stages of development. Some assume the character of autophagic vacuoles or cytosegregosomes with cytoplasmic organelles more or less altered. They prefer slightly differentiated cells and, in particular, a type of cell characterized by a clear cytoplasmic matrix and a scarsity of the organelles. The other degenerative pattern, which appertains to the type II cells, overwhelms the entire cytoplasmic organization and rapidly causes the destruction of the cell. These observations are discussed in relationship to: 1. the evaluation of the autophagic function of the lysosomes and in particular the cytosegregosomes; 2. the theory of the trophic function of nerves, in general, and sensory nerves, in particular.
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    Cell & tissue research 109 (1970), S. 195-211 
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    Keywords: Ovary ; Interstitial cells ; Thecal gland ; Cell types ; Ultrastructure
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    Notes: Summary The fine structure of the thecal gland of the domestic fowl, is described for the first time. In the fowl, the glands are located as islets of lipid-laden cells in the theca interna and also in the interfollicular regions. They appear as well defined structures, organized like endocrine glands, quite different from the surrounding theca interna cells. Each gland is composed of two different cell types, the steroid-producing cell, and a cell type never described before, named the enclosing cell. Both cell types are surrounded by a common, distinct basal membrane. The steroid-producing cells are characterized by their content of organelles typical of steroid-producing cells in other organs. The enclosing cells are char cterized by their peripheral location within the gland and their membranous contact with the steroid-producing cells, long processes with desmosomes and their relation to the nerve fibers. They do not contain the organelles typically found in steroid-producing cells. So far, the real function of the enclosing cells is unknown. The following structures are demonstrated in ovarian steroid-producing cells of the fowl for the first time: cytoplasmic microtubules and filaments, intramatrical lipid-like droplets, attachment devices, the polarity of the steroidproducing cells of the thecal gland.
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    Cell & tissue research 109 (1970), S. 260-278 
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    Keywords: Endometrium ; Glands ; Glycogen ; Cellular involution ; Ultrastructure
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    Description / Table of Contents: Résumé Les auteurs ont étudié les variations morphologiques et métaboliques de 15 endomètres humains normaux prélevés à diverses phases du cycle menstruel. En phase proliférative, les cellules glandulaires ont une activité métabolique de synthèse endogène et acquièrent un important complexe ergastoplasmo-golgien. En phase sécrétoire débutante le glycogène s'accumule dans les cellules glandulaires; son catabolisme fournira les réserves métaboliques nécessaires à l'intense activité de synthèse dont font preuve les cellules glandulaires en phase sécrétoire moyenne. Le matériel synthétisé, présumé mucopolysaccharidique, apparaît dans des vacuoles golgiennes qui migrent ensuite vers le pôle apical de la cellule. L'involution débute dès le 24ème jour et se traduit par la régression de l'activité de synthèse, par l'apparition de foyers autophagiques puis par une hyperhydratation cellulaire. En phase menstruelle certaines cellules se nécrosent totalement, d'autres (les plus nombreuses) régénèrent et participent à un nouveau cycle menstruel.
    Notes: Summary The authors have studied the cyclic morphologic and metabolic variations of 15 normal human endometria. In the phase of proliferation, the glandular cells have a metabolic activity of endogen synthesis and acquire welldeveloped ergastoplasm and Golgi-complexes. In the early phase of secretion, glycogen deposits appear in the glandular cells. Their catabolism will provide the metabolic reserves necessary for the intense synthesis occuring in the glandular cells during the mid secretory phase. The synthezised material — probably mucopolysaccharidic — appears first in Golgi vacuoles which migrate then towards the apical pole of the cell. The cellular involution begins on the 24th day and is characterized by the regression of the synthesis activity, by the appearance of focal necrosis and then by cellular hyperhydratation. In the menstrual phase, while some of the cells undergo total necrosis, others, the majority, regenerate and will participate in a new menstrual cycle.
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    Keywords: Oogenesis ; Drosophila ; Ultrastructure ; Nurse cells ; Follicle cells
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    Notes: Summary During stages 11 and 12, follicle cells surrounding the nurse cells produce lysosomes which presumably aid in the breakdown of the nurse cells. Accompanying a DNA reduction in nurse cell nuclei are several characteristic morphological changes including the appearance of intranuclear rod-like structures and nuclear granules about 300 Å in diameter. Similarities between structures seen in Drosophila nurse cell nuclei and those seen in other organisms are discussed.
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    Cell & tissue research 110 (1970), S. 61-71 
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    Keywords: Nucleus ; Nucleosphaeridies ; Ultrastructure ; Embryo ; Pig
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    Notes: Summary Spherical fibrillogranular nuclear structures, here called nucleosphaeridies, were observed in pig embryos ranging between the two-cell-stage and the early blastocyststage. Up to four nucleosphaeridies, averaging 2 to 4 μm in diameter and different from the common nucleoplasmic structures, were found in a single thin section. As a rule the nucleosphaeridies are situated at random in the nucleoplasm, sometimes in contiguity with the nuclear envelope. Occasionally, they are located within the nucleolus. There is morphological similarity between the nucleosphaeridies situated within the nucleolus and those situated in the nucleoplasm. Based on these morphological observations, considerations are given as to whether these nucleosphaeridies are synthesized by the nucleoli, or inversely, these structures are precursors in the development and maturation of the nucleoli.
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    Cell & tissue research 110 (1970), S. 72-84 
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    Keywords: Lung cells ; Chick embryo ; Lamellar inclusions ; Ultrastructure ; Development
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    Description / Table of Contents: Résumé Les pneumocytes granuleux, qui constituent l'un des principaux types cellulaires de l'épithélium pulmonaire, sont caractérisés par la présence de volumineuses inclusions osmiophiles lamellaires. Nous avons étudié l'apparition et l'origine de ces inclusions dans l'épithélium du poumon embryonnaire de Poulet, en l'examinant à différents stades du développement. Les premières inclusions lamellaires apparaissent dans le poumon de l'embryon de 16 jours. A ce stade, quelques lamelles concentriques entourent une zône centrale amorphe étendue; la périphérie des inclusions contient toujours de petites structures granulaires. Les jours suivants le nombre de cellules contenant des inclusions lamellaires augmente rapidement; en même temps, les lamelles deviennent plus nombreuses. A 19 jours, les inclusions lamellaires ont un aspect semblable à celui qu'elles ont dans les poumons d'animaux adultes. Dès l'apparition des ébauches pulmonaires, à 2 1/2 jours d'incubation, les cellules épithéliales contiennent des inclusions typiques: les inclusions granulaires. Ces organites sont caractérisés par un centre granulaire, qu'entouré un système membranaire. Ce système, simple chez le jeune embryon, évolue ensuite en se compliquant; chez l'embryon de 16 jours, il s'enroule en plusieurs couches autour de la masse centrale. Au moment où les premières inclusions lamellaires apparaissent, le nombre des inclusions granulaires augmente rapidement; on les trouve souvent étroitement associées à des vacuoles lipidiques. L'analyse des relations entre inclusions lamellaires, inclusions granulaires et vacuoles lipidiques suggère que l'inclusion lamellaire résulte de la collaboration entre une vacuole lipidique et plusieurs inclusions granulaires.
    Notes: Summary The granular pneumocytes, one of the main cellular types of the lung epithelium, are characterized by the presence of large osmiophilic lamellar inclusions. The appearance and origin of these inclusions has been studied in the epithelium of chick embryonic lung at different developmental stages. Lamellar inclusions are first seen in the lung of 16 day old embryos. At this stage, few concentric lamellae surround a large amorphous center; the periphery of the inclusions always contains small granular structures. In the following days, the number of cells containing these lamellar inclusions increases rapidly, while their lamellae progressively become more numerous. In 19 day old embryos, the lamellar inclusions are similar to those in the lungs of adult animals. From the earliest formation of the bronchial primordia, their epithelial cells contain a number of typical “granular” inclusions. These organelles are characterized by a granular center, enclosed in a membranous system. This structure becomes more complex as the embryo develops; in the 16 day old embryo, the multilayered membranous system coils around the granular center. At the time when lamellar inclusions first appear, granular inclusions increase rapidly in number and are often found in close association with lipidic vacuoles. The relationships between lamellar inclusions, granular inclusions and lipidic vacuoles are discussed. The evidence suggests that a lamellar inclusion arises from the cooperation of several granular inclusions and a lipidic vacuole.
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    Cell & tissue research 110 (1970), S. 9-26 
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    Keywords: Nucleus lateralis tuberis ; Gillichthys ; Ultrastructure ; Histochemistry
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    Notes: Summary The nucleus lateralis tuberis (NLT) system of the teleost fish Gillichthys mirabilis was studied with respect to the anatomical organization and distribution of the neurosecretory neurons and the nature of their secretory material. NLT neurons occur in several different areas in the tuberal region of the hypothalamus, located immediately above the pituitary gland. Only the lateral and rostral NLT neurons show definite secretory activity. These neurons, generally of large size, contain numerous large granulated vesicles (LGV), 900–1,000 Å in diameter; on the other hand, the medial and ventrolateral neurons, forming a single layer of cells, are of small size and do not appear to be secretory. LGV are positive after ethanol-phosphotungstic acid (E-PTA) and zinc iodide-osmium tetroxide (ZIO) impregnations. Lateral and rostral neurosecretory neurons also show strong yellow-to-green specific fluorescence after the Falck-Hillarp technique, a strong indication that LGV are the site of catecholamine storage.
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    Cell & tissue research 110 (1970), S. 40-60 
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    Keywords: Corpus allatum ; Calliphora erythrocephala ; Ultrastructure ; Hormone Production ; Release
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    Notes: Summary An electron microscopical study of the corpus allatum (CA) of the adult female Calliphora was undertaken. The cells have a very irregular shape. Light and dark cells are found. Mitochondria occur in great numbers. Microtubules are frequently observed. Free ribosomes are plenty, but rough-surfaced reticulum is scarce. Golgi complexes are not very conspicuous. Axons, mostly containing neurosecretory granules, are frequently found between the cells. The active corpus allatum is remarkable by the numerous lipid droplets and the abundance of tubular agranular reticulum. The reticulum sometimes forms aggregates from which vacuoles are budded off. The vacuoles lose their membrane, at the same time becoming slightly electron opaque, thus being transformed into lipid droplets. It is tentatively postulated that the hormone (or a precursor) is synthesized in the tubules of the agranular reticulum, collected in the vacuoles, and, when the membrane disintegrates, it is dissolved in lipid. The lipid droplets are thought to be released into the haemolymph through the surface of the gland or via intercellular channels. The inactive corpus allatum of the six days old sugar fed flies is small and more or less shrunken. The agranular reticulum is poorly developed, vacuoles are small, and lipid droplets few. The reticulum tends to form whorls, which eventually may possibly be transformed into myelin figures.
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    Cell & tissue research 110 (1970), S. 496-516 
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    Keywords: Nucleus lateralis tuberis ; Innervation of the pituitary ; Gillichthys ; Ultrastructure ; Histochemistry
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    Notes: Summary The innervation of the pituitary gland of the teleost fish Gillichthys mirabilis was studied with light and electron microscopy in order to determine its nature and distribution. Two types of neurosecretory fibers (“A” and “B”) are present in the adenohypophysis. Type “A” fibers containing elementary neurosecretory granules, 1,500–1,600 Å in diameter, perforate the basement membrane in the neurointermediate lobe and make synaptoid contacts with MSH cells. Type “B” fibers containing large granulated vesicles (LGV), 900–1,000 Å in diameter, perforate the basement membrane in all lobes of the pituitary gland and terminate in direct contact with the several adenohypophysial cell types. At the electron-microscope level, LGV from type “B” fibers show a positive reaction to zinc iodide-osmium tetroxide (ZIO) impregnation. Reserpine treatment resulted in a depletion of their dense cores if osmium tetroxide was used as the only fixative, whereas double fixation with aldehydes and osmium tetroxide did not reveal appreciable changes. Yellow-to-green fluorescent fibers were detected in the pituitary gland after the Falck-Hillarp technique at sites corresponding approximately to the location of type “B” fibers, strongly suggesting the monoaminergic nature of the latter. After hypophysectomy, medial and lateral neurons of the nucleus lateralis tuberis (NLT) undergo retrograde degeneration. This finding, together with the morphological and cytochemical similarities of the LGV in NLT neurons and those in the type “B” fibers, suggests that the fibers originate from certain NLT neurosecretory neurons.
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    Cell & tissue research 110 (1970), S. 471-486 
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    Keywords: Epiplexus (Kolmer) cells ; Choroid plexus ; Cat ; Ultrastructure
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    Notes: Summary A light and electron microscopic study was made of the epiplexus (Kolmer) cells of the cat choroid plexus. These polymorphic, motile cells were typically found juxtaposed to the ventricular surface of the choroidal epithelium. They have many ultrastructural features in common with free macrophages of other systems, namely, an indented nucleus with condensed chromatin, sparse mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum, free ribosomes, multiple Golgi elements, microtubules, coated surface invaginations and microvesicles, and numerous membrane-limited vacuoles and lysosomal dense bodies. A unique feature of epiplexus cells is the manner in which they are anchored to the choroidal epithelium by the invagination of their surfaces by epithelial cell microvilli and cilia. Electron dense tracer particles (biological India ink, Thorotrast, ferritin) injected into the cerebral ventricles were ingested rapidly by epiplexus cells. Uptake of the particles was by way of coated surface invaginations which produced coated cytoplasmic microvesicles. Particle-containing microvesicles subsequently fused with each other and presumably also with pre-existent cytoplasmic vacuoles and lysosomal dense bodies to form storage vacuoles (phagosomes phagolysosomes and residual bodies). Present evidence suggests that epiplexus cells are of hematogenous origin. Under certain conditions these cells may detach from the surface of the choroid plexus to become free-floating cells in the various cerebrospinal fluid compartments of the brain.
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    Cell & tissue research 110 (1970), S. 588-599 
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    Keywords: Sense organ ; Trichobothrium ; Myriapoda ; Ultrastructure
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    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Am Präanalsegment von Scutigerella befindet sich ein Paar Trichobothrien, das komplizierter gebaut ist als entsprechende Sinnesorgane anderer Arthropoden. Die distalen Fortsätze von sechzehn Sinneszellen stehen mit der Gelenkmembran des nach allen Seiten beweglichen Sinneshaares in Verbindung. Aus ihrer Anordnung kann geschlossen werden, daß Scutigerella mit Hilfe des Trichobothriums mindestens acht verschiedene Richtungen unterscheiden kann. Der adäquate Reiz für die Trichobothrien dürften Luftbewegungen sein.
    Notes: Summary One pair of trichobothria is situated on the lateral portions of the preanal segment of Scutigerella. They are rather complicated compared to similar organs of other Arthroods. The distal portions of 16 sense cells are connected to the elastic membrane of the sense hair which can be turned in every direction. From the arrangement of the distal parts of the sense cells it may be concluded that Scutigerella can distinguish at least eight different directions. Probably movements of the air are the adequate stimulus for the trichobothrium.
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    Cell & tissue research 106 (1970), S. 119-142 
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    Keywords: Regio olfactoria ; Nervus olfactorius ; Birds ; Larus argentatus ; Ultrastructure
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    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Nach Perfusionsfixierung mit Glutaraldehyd und anschließender Nachfixierung mit OsO4 erscheint die Regio olfactoria vom Vogel (Larus argentatus) in Alkohol bei schräg einfallendem Licht in einer goldbraunen Interferenzfarbe. Sie ist von der blaugrünen Regio respiratoria scharf abgegrenzt und bedeckt in einer Nasenhälfte 71 mm2. Unter der Stereolupe ist ein fellartiges Faserwerk der oberflächlich ausgerichteten Riechgeißelbündel erkennbar. Der olfaktorische Saum ist in zwei funktionell-morphologische Zonen unterteilt. 1. In eine Innenzone, die die Riechkolben und die Mikrozotten der Stützzellen beherbergt und von der intervillösen Schleimschicht erfüllt wird. 2. In eine Außenzone, die aus der Schicht der oberflächlich ausgebreiteten Riechgeißeln und dem sie bedeckenden Terminalfilm gebildet wird. Als Produkt der Bowmanschen Drüsen ist der Terminalfilm mit osmiophilen Sekrettropfen versehen, die sich in ihm auflösen oder zu einem 500 Å feinen, osmiophilen Oberflächenfilm zerfließen. Durch positive PAS-Reaktionen konnte der Mucopolysaccharidgehalt beider Schleimschichten nachgewiesen werden. Die Riechkolben der Vögel erfahren durch etwa 200 Mikrovilli eine Oberflächenvergrößerung um rund 800% und sind mit 7–13 Riechgeißeln versehen, deren Länge 90–130 μ. beträgt. Das 9+2-Fibrillenmuster der 20–30 μ langen proximalen Geißelabschnitte geht in den 60–100 μ langen distalen Segmenten in eine regellose Formation von 8–16 Tubuli über, die in einer kurzen Endzuspitzung auf 2–6 abnehmen. Die von den Riechkolben zentralwärts ziehenden Mikrotubuli nehmen von anfänglich 270−210 im Sinnesfortsatz kontinuierlich an Zahl ab, um sich im apikal vom Kern gelegenen Golgiapparat zu verlieren. Außer durch Schleimpakete ist das Stützzellplasma durch knäuelförmige Endoplasmaformationen mit konzentrisch geschichteten Endoplasmaspalten charakterisiert. Der Axongehalt des rechten Riechnerven eines jungen Männchens vonLarus argentatus beträgt 3,7·106, der eines alten Weibchens 2,9·106; man kann auf eine Gesamtzahl der Riechrezeptoren von 7,4·106 und 5,8·106 schließen. Die Axone verlieren auf ihren Weg von der Lamina propria zum rostralen Riechnervendrittel etwa 2–3 Mikrotubuli. Neben Axonen mit 2–14 Mikrotubuli, die den Riechfaseranteil darstellen, enthält der Riechnerv noch einige Axone mit rund 20 und 40 Tubuli. Diese letztgenannte Gruppe tritt in synaptischen Kontakt mit Ganglienzellen im rostralen Riechnervenviertel. Die Ganglienzellen verkörpern das diffuse Ganglion terminale, dessen Bedeutung für eine nervöse Steuerung der Bowmanschen Drüsen diskutiert wird. Die funktionelle Bedeutung der Rezeptorzotten, des osmiophilen Oberflächenfilmes und der intervillösen Schleimschicht wird erörtert. Der Gehalt der Regio olfactoria der Silbermöve an Riechrezeptoren wird mit bereits vorliegenden Untersuchungen an Makrosmatikern verglichen.
    Notes: Summary After perfusion with glutaraldehyde and subsequent fixation with OsO4 the regio olfactoria of the gull (Larus argentatus) shows in alcohol with incident illumination a golden-brown interference colour. It is distinctly defined against the bluegreen regio respiratoria and covers in one side of the nasal cavity 71 mm2. The olfactory region demonstrates under a magnifier a “furlike” structure, produced by the superficial bundles of olfactory cilia. The olfactory border can be subdivided into two layers, namely: 1. An inner layer, which contains the olfactory vesicles and microvilli of supporting cells and is covered by the inner mucous layer. 2. An outer layer, which is composed by the zone of the superficially spread olfactory cilia and the covering terminal film. As a product of the Bowman glands the terminal film is supplied with osmiophilic secretion droplets, which dissolve or rise up and flow into a 500 Å thick superficial osmiophilic coating. The contents of mucopolysaccharids of both mucous layers were proved by positive PAS-reaction. The free surface of the avian olfactory vesicle is increased to 800% by about 200 microvilli and has 7–13 olfactory cilia, the length of which measures 90–130 μ. The 9+2 fibrillar pattern of the 20–30 μ long proximal segments of the olfactory cilia changes into an irregular formation of 8–16 tubules of the 60–100 μ long distal segments, which contain in their short endings only 2–6 tubules. The number of microtubules in the sensory processes decreases continuously on the way from the olfactory vesicle to the soma from initially 270–210 until they disappear in the Golgi apparatus, located apical from the nucleus. Apart from copious drops of mucous the supporting cells are characterized by voluminous convolutes of endoplasmatic membranes. Concluding from the contents of axons of the right n. olfactorius of a young male with 3,7·106 and an adult female with 2,9·106 the total number of receptor cells is estimated to amount to 7,4·106 and 5,8·106. From the lamina propria to the distal quarter of the n. olfactorius the axons loose about 2–3 microtubules. In addition to the axons with 2–14 microtubules representing the olfactory nerve fibers the n. olfactorius also consists of some axons with about 20 and 40 tubules. The latter fibers come into synaptic contact with scattered nerve-cells in the distal quarter of the n. olfactorius, apparently forming the ganglion terminale, which probably regulates secretory activities of the Bowman glands. The receptor microvilli, the osmiophilic superficial mucous coating, and the inner mucous layer are discussed in respect to their olfactory function. The quantity of olfactory receptor cells in the Herring Gull is compared with data on macrosmatic animals in earlier investigations.
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    Cell & tissue research 103 (1970), S. 429-446 
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    Keywords: Insect CNS ; Deutocerebrum ; Experimental degeneration ; Ultrastructure
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    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Bei Calliphora vicina und Periplaneta americana wurde mit Hilfe experimentell erzeugter anterograder Degeneration der Verlauf von Axonen antennaler Rezeptorzellen im Oberschlundganglion verfolgt. Nach Abtrennen einer Antennengeißel (die beiden proximalen Segmente bleiben intakt) findet man degenerierte Nervenfortsätze in den Glomeruli des ipsilateralen Deutocerebrum. Bei Calliphora laufen viele dieser Axone über eine Bahn dorsal des Oesophagus in die Glomeruli des contralateralen Deutocerebrum. Ein großer Ast des Antennennerven Calliphora zieht vorbei an der Region der Glomeruli in posteriore Regionen des Oberschlundganglions. Nach Abtrennen der ganzen Antenne einschließlich der proximalen Segmente findet sich in diesem Trakt eine große Zahl degenerierter Axone. Die Synapsen in der Region der Glomeruli ähneln anderen Synapsen, wie sie im Zentralnervensystem von Insekten bisher beschrieben wurden.
    Notes: Summary Pathways of axons from antennal receptor organs into the brain have been traced by means of anterograde experimental degeneration in Calliphora vicina and Periplaneta americana. After removal of one antennal flagellum (with the two proximal segments left intact) degenerating nervous processes were found in the glomeruli of the ipsilateral deutocerebrum. In Calliphora a great number of these axons run via a pathway dorsal to the oesophagus into the glomeruli of the contralateral deutocerebrum. A big branch of the antennal nerve of Calliphora runs toward a posterior region of the brain bypassing the glomerular region. After removal of the whole antenna including the proximal segments degenerations can be seen also in this branch on the ipsilateral side. The synapses in the glomerular region of the deutocerebrum resemble other central synapses in insects described so far (electron dense cleft, often ribbon-like dense structures within the presynaptic element near or at the synaptic membrane, clear vesicles etc.).
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    Cell & tissue research 105 (1970), S. 33-54 
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    Keywords: Microsporidian ; Development ; Ultrastructure
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    Notes: Summary Vegetative growth of Nosema sp. occurs within the gut submucosal cells of Callinectes sapidus. Vegetative cell morphology is dominated by profiles of endoplasmic reticulum, numerous free ribosomes and aggregates of vesicles enclosed by a membranous sac. The dikaryotic vegetative cell is the earliest stage found in the target area for sporogenesis, the sarcoplasm of the striated muscle cell. The next obvious stage is the sporoblast mother cell; it undergoes karyokinesis without breakdown of the nuclear envelope. Intranuclear mitotic microtubules extend from the chromosomes to the intact nuclear envelope. After repeated nuclear divisions, the sporoblast mother cell undergoes delayed cytokinesis and a series of sporoblast progeny develops. The polar filament is the first visually apparent system to develop during sporogenesis. It appears to be of dual origin: (1) the central core component is condensed in Golgi-like saccules, and (2) the envelopes around the core originate from the endoplasmic reticulum. The polaroplast, which forms after early polar filament development, appears to originate as an elaboration of the endoplasmic reticulum.
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    Cell & tissue research 105 (1970), S. 1-32 
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    Keywords: Median eminence ; Rat ; Deafferentation ; Ultrastructure
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    Notes: Summary This report concerns a light and electron microscopic investigation of the median eminence and dorsal infundibular stem of the rat following surgical isolation (deafferentation). Using a modification of the Halász technique, the basal hypothalamus, including the arcuate nucleus and median eminence were surgically isolated from surrounding structures. Special attention was directed to the contact (external) zone of the median eminence and rostral infundibulum where tuberohypophyseal axons as well as ependymal cell processes abut upon the abluminal basement membrane of the portal perivascular space. The results of this study to date suggest that 9, 20, and 40 days following surgical isolation, there is a distinct increase in the population of tuberohypophyseal dense core vesicles. It is suggested that deafferentation abolishes inhibitory and excitatory input that serves to modify the cellular dynamics of tuberohypophyseal neurosecretory elements. Comments are also made on the presence of cistern-like structures in the lateral median eminence; the presence of vesicle-like inclusions in terminal ependymal processes is discussed in relationship to the role that ependyma may play in linking the third ventricle with the adenohypophysis.
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    Cell & tissue research 105 (1970), S. 222-233 
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    Keywords: Spontaneous spermiation ; Guinea pig ; Sertoli cell ; Residual body ; Ultrastructure
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    Notes: Summary This study describes, at the ultrastructural level, the cytological mechanisms operative in spontaneous spermiation in the guinea pig. At the beginning of stage VII of the spermatogenic wave, the mature spermatids lodge their heads each in an apical recess of the sustentacular cell, progressive widening of the cisternae of smooth endoplasmic reticulum and a moderate swelling of the cytoplasmic matrix obliterate the apical recesses, and the spermatids are then pushed away toward the tubule lumen. Since these changes in the sustentacular cells affect solely their cytoplasmic areas immediately adjacent to the cluster of spermatid heads, and not the cytoplasmic areas surrounding the spermatids residual bodies, the latter remain imprisoned. Therefore, the stalk connecting each residual body to its spermatid, elongates to the point where it becomes severed at the moment when the spermatid is pushed away toward the tubule lumen. These results are discussed in relation to the fluid current produced in the seminiferous tubules toward the rete testis.
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    Cell & tissue research 103 (1970), S. 61-74 
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    Keywords: Thyroid stimulation dog ; Ultrastructure
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    Notes: Summary The kinetics of the effects of acute administration and of multiple injections of TSH on the ultrastructure of the thyroid of the dog were studied. The results are correlated with data obtained by light microscopy and by biochemical study of the tissue. The response to TSH is more delayed in the dog than in the rat; it is characterized by interfollicular and intrafollicular heterogeneity: only after 3 hours do all thyroid cells demonstrate signs of stimulation. The stimulation of each thyroid cell results in three overlapping stages: colloid phagocytosis, colloid digestion and morphological changes suggesting increased biosynthetic activity. The former effects are concomitant with the effects of TSH on the secretory process in vivo and the metabolic activation of thyroid slices in vitro; the latter effect parallels an increased RNA content of the tissue. Thyroids stimulated for 3 and 6 days by TSH exhibit marked hyperplasia and cellular hypertrophy. The colloid is scant and no colloid droplets are evident. After three days of TSH administration, numerous intracellular spaces, containing colloid are observed.
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    Cell & tissue research 104 (1970), S. 149-164 
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    Keywords: Acanthocephala ; Parasites ; Epidermis ; Lemniscs ; Ultrastructure ; Histochemistry
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    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Die synzytiale Epidermis des Darmparasiten Echinorhynchus gadi besteht aus 4 übereinanderliegenden Zonen: apikal befindet sich eine von zahlreichen Poren durchsetzte intrazelluläre elektronendichte Schicht, durch die fingerförmige Einstülpungen des Plasmalemms in die Tiefe ziehen. Diese bilden eine eigene Zone, die durch ihren Gehalt an Enzymen und Pinozytosebläschen gekennzeichnet ist. An eine mittlere Faserschicht, in deren Bereich häufig größere Glykogenfelder lagern, schließt sich basal eine Zone mit zahlreichen Vakuolen und Granula an. Die Lemnisken, die nicht durch eine Plasmamembran von der Epidermis getrennt sind, besitzen auffallend viele Lysomen und Fetteinschlüsse. Die Lemnisken dienen vermutlich der Resorption von Fetten und stellen modifizierte Darmkanäle dar.
    Notes: Summary The syncytial epidermis of the gut-parasite Echinorhynchus gadi consists of four different zones: an apical intracellular electron dense layer, perforated by numerous narrow holes, through which fingerlike invaginations of the surface-plasmalemm penetrate into the cytoplasm, where they constitute an own layer, characterized by specific enzyme activities as well as by pynocytotic vesicles. A central fibre-layer, in which frequently large fields of glycogen occur, is followed by a basal zone with vacuoles and granules. The lemniscs are not separated by a plasmamembrane from the epidermis. They are particularly rich in lysosomes and lipid droplets. They serve the resorption of lipids and are presumably modified intestinal tracts.
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    Cell & tissue research 104 (1970), S. 178-192 
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    Keywords: Chiton ; Oogenesis ; Follicle cell ; Ultrastructure ; Histochemistry
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    Notes: Summary Histochemical studies and electron microscopic investigations on the role of the follicle cells during oogenesis in the chiton Sypharochiton septentriones showed that the main role of the follicle cells was the deposition of a spiny chorion around each oocyte. The chorion was composed of three layers; an inner, acid mucopolysaccharide layer, which was a primary egg membrane secreted by Golgi bodies in the cortical cytoplasm of the oocyte, an intermediate layer of protein and an outer layer of lipid. The intermediate and outer layers were secreted by the follicle cells and were thus secondary egg membranes.
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    Cell & tissue research 104 (1970), S. 213-230 
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    Keywords: Kidney ; Mesonephros ; Lamprey ; Ultrastructure
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    Notes: Summary The fine structure of the mesonephric kidney of the lamprey, Entosphenus japonicus Martens, has been investigated with the electron microscope and discussed from the viewpoint of comparative morphology of the mesonephros. The structure of the capillary wall of the glomerulus essentially coincides with that of higher vertebrates, though its basement membrane is remarkably thick (300–400 mμ) because of a dense accumulation of fibrillar material between the endothelium and the basal lamina of epithelial cell. No obvious fenestration of the endothelial cell has been observed in the glomerulus or capillaries in any part of this organ. The kidney tubule is divided into three segments: 1. neck segment composed of ciliated cells with numerous mitochondria and glycogen particles, 2. proximal tubule composed of brush bordered cells provided with extensive pinocytotic vesicles and lysosomal granules in the apical cytoplasm and with lamellar membranes in the basal, and 3. distal tubule characterized by cells which, with their abundant mitochondria and branched tubular endoplasmic reticulum (about 500 Å diameter) with a central core, closely resemble the chloride cells in the gill filament of some teleosts. The possibility that the lamellar membranes in the proximal tubule cells correspond to basal infoldings is discussed. The extensive development of the tubular reticulum and of the mitochondria in the distal tubule cells is believed to reflect the active absorption of urine chloride in the urinary tubule of lamprey mesonephric kidney evidenced by physiologists. The proximal tubule is suggested to take a part also in the urinary transport of water and ions, as the lamellar membranes found in the cells of this portion likely correspond to the basal infoldings in more advanced forms of the kidney. The epithelial cells of the ureteric duct are characterized by granules suggesting a mucous secretion. No fine structure implying an absorptive activity in this duct has been observed.
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    Cell & tissue research 104 (1970), S. 259-274 
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    Keywords: Eye ; Compound ; Daphnia pulex ; Ultrastructure
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    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Die Komplexaugen von erwachsenen Daphnien (Daphnia pulex) und deren Verankerung wurden elektronenmikroskopisch untersucht. Das Auge enthält 4 Bau-Elemente: 1. Deckzellen, 2. Interzellularsubstanz, 3. Linsenzellen und 4. pigmenthaltige Receptorzellen. Ihre Ultrastruktur wird beschrieben. Da die lichtbrechende Substanz als kompakter Körper innerhalb der Linsenzellen liegt, gehört der Linsenkörper zum „euconen Typ. Er wird von aufgereihten Mitochondrion umgeben, ist nicht durch eine Membran vom Cytoplasma getrennt und zeigt eine nach innen zunehmende Elektronendichte. Die zentral gelegene, sehr dichte Zone grenzt basal an das Rhabdomer, nur durch die Zellmembran von ihm getrennt. Das Rhabdomer besteht aus Mikrovilli, die durch „close contacts miteinander verbunden sind. Desmosomen-ähnliche Haftstrukturen zwischen Linsen- und Receptorzellen kommen in der Nähe der Rhabdomere vor. Aus den jeweils 8 Receptorzellen eines Ommatidiums entspringen basal 8 Neuriten, die zunächst durch eine Basalmembran, im Bereich des Hilus außerdem durch einen Gliafortsatz aus dem Ganglion opticum gebündelt werden. Das ganze Auge ist an der Körperoberfläche (Cuticularzellen und Cuticula) durch einen Halteapparat aufgehängt, der aus spezialisierten Zellen und Basalmembran-artigem Material besteht.
    Notes: Summary Compound eyes of adult Daphnia pulex and their connection with the integument have been examined electron microscopically. The eye contains four elements: 1. covering cells, 2. intercellular substance, 3. lense cells and 4. receptor cells containing pigment. Their ultrastructure is described. Since the light refracting medium forms a compact lense body within the cytoplasm of lense cells it belongs to the “eucone” type. Though being surrounded by threaded mitochondria the lense body is not separated from the cytoplasm by a membrane. Electron density increases towards its center. At its basal part the central zone being covered only by a plasma membrane borders on the rhabdomer, the microvilli of which show close contacts between each other. There are desmosome-like contacts between lense and receptor cells at the periphery of the rhabdomer. 8 receptor cells each giving off 1 neurite build up the ommatidium. The 8 neurites of one ommatidium are bundled by a basement membrane and a glial process originating from the optic ganglion. The eye in toto is tied to the integument (cuticular cells, cuticula) by a complicated supporting apparatus, which consists of specialized cells and basement membrane-like material.
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    Cell & tissue research 104 (1970), S. 375-389 
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    Keywords: Oocyte development ; Polychetes ; Cytochemistry ; Ultrastructure
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    Description / Table of Contents: Résumé Les ovocytes de N. pelagica d'un diamètre inférieur à 100 μ ne renferment dans leur cytoplasme que des inclusions lipidiques et vitellines. Les lobules vitellins s'accroissent par l'adjonction de vésicules golgiennes. L'approche de la maturité sexuelle est caractérisée par l'apparition de mucopolysaccharides acides. Corrélativement à l'élaboration de ce matériel, l'appareil de Golgi présente, à ce stade, de profondes modifications morphologiques: dilatation des saccules distaux et libération dans le cytoplasme de vacuoles golgiennes. Les processus de vitellogenèse cependant ne sont pas entièrement stoppés. Dans les ovocytes matures, les lobules mucopolysaccharidiques forment une gangue corticale. Les dictyosomes sont refoulés vers l'intérieur du cytoplasme et présentent des figures d'involution. La présence de lamelles annelées intra-nucléaires a été observée de façon constante dans tous les ovocytes matures examinés.
    Notes: Summary The oocytes of N. pelagica, the diameter of which is smaller than 100 μ, contains only lipid and yolk inclusions in their cytoplasm. The yolk bodies grow by confluence of Golgi vesicles. The advent of the sexual maturity is marked by the appearance of acid mucopolysaccharides. Concomitantly with the production of this material, the Golgi apparatus shows typical morphological modifications: dilatation of the distal saccules and release of Golgi vacuoles into the cytoplasm. However vitellogenesis is not completely terminated at this point. In the mature oocytes the mucopolysaccharid material forms a cortical layer. The dictyosomes are pushed toward the center of the cytoplasm and show signs of degeneration. The presence of intranuclear annulate lamellae is a constant feature in all mature oocytes examined.
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    Cell & tissue research 104 (1970), S. 390-404 
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    Keywords: Polychetes ; Cerebral hormone ; Oogenesis ; Cytochemistry ; Ultrastructure
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    Description / Table of Contents: Résumé En l'absence d'hormone cérébrale, les ovocytes de N. pelagica subissent un accroissement rapide de taille. Ils présentent dans les grandes lignes une évolution cytologique parallèle à celle de l'ovogenèse naturelle. Ces ovocytes acquièrent en particulier des mucopolysaccharides acides qui se répartissent en fin d'évolution en une gangue corticale. Ce matériel toutefois est moins abondant que dans le cas de l'ovogenèse naturelle. A l'échelle de la microscopie électronique, diverses particularités caractérisent les ovocytes ayant évolué en condition anhormonale. Elles sont d'autant plus notables que le diamètre initial des ovocytes en expérimentation est plus faible. On note en particulier un accroissement des formations de reticulum et une augmentation considérable du nombre et de l'importance des lamelles annelées cytoplasmiques et intra-nucléaires. Enfin, la structure des lobules vitellins se caractérise par la présence de formations vésiculaires et lamellaires. La signification de ces modifications ultrastructurales est discutée.
    Notes: Summary In the absence of brain hormone, the oocytes of N. pelagica undergo a fast growth. They show a cytologic development parallel to that of natural oogenesis. In particular, these oocytes acquire acid mucopolysaccharides which finally form a cortical layer. However, this material is less abundant than in natural oogenesis. Electron microscopic investigation reveals some pecularities in oocytes growing under these abnormal conditions. The smaller the initial diameter of the oocytes, the more pronounced are these special traits. Most evident is an increase of the endoplasmic reticulum and a large augmentation in the number of cytoplasmic and intranuclear annulate lamellae. Moreover, the structure of the yolk bodies shows characteristic vesicular and membranous formations. The significance of these ultrastructural modifications is discussed.
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    Cell & tissue research 104 (1970), S. 419-428 
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    Keywords: Constricted axons ; Organelle transport ; Ultrastructure ; Toads
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    Notes: Summary The splanchnic nerves of toads were tightly ligated and the organelles present both on the proximal and the distal side of the constriction were counted after zero, 24 and 48 hrs. Swelling of the fibers and accumulation of mitochondria and of smooth canaliculi were found to be the most conspicuous expressions of damming in the nerve segments above the constriction. No changes in the microtubule population or in the ratio of dense-core microtubules to empty microtubules were observed. A progressive collection of granulated vesicles is described for a minority of fibers in the segment proximal to the ligature. Evidence is presented in support of the view that such granulated vesicles are budded from swollen canaliculi. Fine structural expressions of damming were not found in the nerve segments distal to the constriction.
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    Keywords: Hypothalamo-hypophysial tract ; Rana pipiens ; Transection-hormonal content ; Ultrastructure
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    Notes: Summary Several types of neurosecretory fibers were observed in the normal infundibulum of the frog. After transection of the median eminence, these neurosecretory fibers of the proximal stump reacted asynchronously, but followed approximately the same pattern: a “passive accumulation” of granules observed early after the transection was followed by an “active axonal reaction” with the appearance of numerous tubular formations which are thought to be related to the Golgi apparatus. They filled the axon almost completely, and then became dilated and filled with an electron dense material. Subsequently these dilatations pinched off and gave origin to new neurosecretory granules. These locally packed granules plus others which were probably formed in more proximal parts of the axon, and the perikaryon and then transported distally, accumulated in the proximal axonal stumps and started to fill the fibers retrogradely. There was a parallelism between the increase of tubular formations and neurosecretory granules larger then 1,500 Å in diameter, on one side, and the vasopressor activity of the proximal stump, on the other. The latter increased at an approximate rate of 1 mU/stump/day. The regeneration of the fibers of the hypothalamo-median eminence system is suggested by the presence in the proximal stump of fibers filled with granules smaller than 1,000 Å in diameter (normally seen in the median eminence) and the fact that 40% of the vasopressor activity of the extracts was not abolished by the thioglycollate treatment, which could be due to the presence of vasopressor amines other than adrenaline. The appearance towards the end of the observation period of a few “nerve endings” of several types contacting the perivascular basement membrane of vessels of the proximal stump would indicate that the neural lobe and median eminence functions were being reestablished, at least partially.
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    Cell & tissue research 103 (1970), S. 475-482 
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    Keywords: Adenohypophysis ; Delphinus delphis ; Cell types ; Ultrastructure ; Marine environment
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    Notes: Summary The ultrastructural appearances of the cell types are described in the pars distalis of common (Pacific) dolphins, Delphinus delphis. Tentative functions are assigned to these cells and discussed in relation to some of the known adaptations of these mammals to a marine environment.
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    Cell & tissue research 104 (1970), S. 107-115 
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    Keywords: Cephalopoda ; Eledone ; Neurosecretion ; Ultrastructure ; Cardioaccelerator
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Notes: Summary 1. It is thought that the extensive system of nerves passing into the wall of the anterior vena cava in Eledone cirrosa has a neurosecretory function. Examination of the fine structure of the nerve terminations demonstrated the presence of large numbers of electron-dense granules similar to those described in known neurosecretory tissue. 2. Extracts of the anterior vena cava have a persistent excitatory effect on the isolated Eledone heart. The activity is not attributable to 5-hydroxytryptamine, noradrenaline or adrenaline. The active factor is heat stable. The greatest level of activity was found in the inner layers of the vessel in the region where the nerves pass into the wall of the vessel, i.e. the distribution of the active principle parallels that of the nerve terminations in the vein. 3. The physiological role of the system is discussed.
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