ISSN:
1432-0878
Keywords:
Pineal gland
;
Rat
;
Organ culture
;
Indole metabolism
;
Ultrastructural morphology
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary In vitro indole metabolism and ultrastructural morphology of the pineal gland of male rats were examined. A comparison of the effect of norepinephrine stimulation on indole synthesis in whole cultured glands and preparations of dispersed pineal cells is discussed. Our studies on the performance of dispersed cells during the first 24 h after preparation indicate a strong dependence of pineal cells upon physical attachment to the culture dish and probably also on cell-to-cell contact.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00222638