ISSN:
1432-0878
Keywords:
C cells
;
Electron microscopical immunocytochemistry
;
Calcitonin
;
Somatostatin
;
Rabbit
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary C cells of rabbit thyroid exhibit significant differences in morphology, namely a variable nuclear structure and differences in size and osmophility of secretory granules. An examination of serial sections of these cells was made, using the immunocytochemical PAP or protein A gold procedures. All C cells, irrespective of their morphology, were found to store both calcitonin and somatostatin in all secretory granules. The physiological role of somatostatin in calcitonin secretion by C cells is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00218570
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