ISSN:
1432-0878
Keywords:
Myosin
;
Actin
;
Pancreas
;
Salivary glands
;
Myoepithelial cells
;
Immunofluorescence microscopy
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Actin and myosin were localized in various salivary glands (parotid, submandibular, sublingual, lingual and Harderian gland) and the exocrine pancreas of rats by indirect immunofluorescence microscopy using specific rabbit antibodies against chicken gizzard myosin and actin. A bright immunofluorescent staining with both antibodies was observed at three main sites: (1) In myoepithelial cells of all salivary glands, (2) in secretory gland cells underneath the cell membrane bordering the acinar lumen (except Harderian and mucous lingual gland), and (3) in epithelial cells of the various secretory ducts (of all glands) in similar distribution as in acinar cells. The present immunohistochemical findings in acinar cells could lend further support to a concept suggesting that myosin and actin are involved in the process of transport and exocytosis of secretory granules.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00226624
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