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    Cell & tissue research 109 (1970), S. 46-54 
    ISSN: 1432-0878
    Keywords: Ovary ; Mouse ; Interstitial cells ; Endocrine tissue ; Innervation
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Die Innervation der interstitiellen Drüse im Ovar der Maus wurde elektronenmikroskopisch untersucht. Die adrenergen Nerven wurden mit Hilfe der Falckschen Methode dargestellt. 1. Fluoreszenzmikroskopie: grün fluoreszierende Varikositäten findet man im Stroma ovarii vor allem in der näheren Umgebung von Gefäßen. Nur selten sind Nervenfasern in Komplexen von interstitiellen Zellen (IZ) zu erkennen. 2. Elektronenmikroskopie: Terminale Nervenfasern mit bekannter Innenstruktur erreichen die IZ von allen Seiten und können unabhängig von den Gefäßen verlaufen. Viele Axone durchsetzen die Basalmembran und treten in enge Beziehung zu interstitiellen Zellen. Dabei bilden sie teilweise kolbenförmige Anschwellungen nach Art von Synapsen, die tief in das Cytoplasma der innervierten Zellen eingebettet sein können. Der synaptische Spalt ist 200 Å breit. Spezialisierte prä- und postsynaptische Membranen kommen nicht vor. Die Bedeutung der Synapsen wird diskutiert.
    Notes: Summary Ultrastructural studies have been carried out on the innervation of the interstitial gland of the mouse ovary. In addition Falck's fluorescence method was applied. 1. Fluorescence microscopy: In the ovarian stroma green fluorescent nerve fibers are frequently to be found in the surroundings of large and small vessels. Seldom small fibers invade blocks of interstitial cells; however, their final ramification is not discernible. 2. Electron microscopy: Terminal fibers of the autonomic nervous system reach the cells of the interstitial gland from all sides. They may be independent from the course of the vessels. Many axons penetrate the basal membrane and come into close contact with interstitial cells, partly by forming large swellings (boutons), which may be deeply embedded into the cytoplasm of the innervated cell. The synaptic cleft is about 200 Å wide. Specialized pre- and postsynaptic membranes have not been found. The innervated cells show no peculiarities. The possible function of the synapses is discussed.
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    Cell & tissue research 109 (1970), S. 212-226 
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    Keywords: Ovary ; Interstitial cells ; Thecal gland ; Innervation ; Domestic fowl
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    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Notes: Summary The fine structure of the nerves of the ovarian stroma of the domestic fowl is described for the first time. In the fowl, the nerves are concentrated upon blood vessels, smoth muscles and mainly, the thecal gland with the steroid-producing cells. Myelinated as well as unmyelinated nerve fibers were observed. Numerous axon terminals representing adrenergic and also presumptive cholinergic nerve fibers are regularly seen in membranous contact with steroid-producing cells. In these axon terminals microvesicles are oriented towards the steroid-producing cells indicating a specialization of the surface from axon-to-cell contact. Evidence has been presented that there is a membranous neuro-humoral contact between the peripheral autonomie nervous system and the steroid-producing cells in the ovary. The present investigation has demonstrated that there is morphologic evidence for a nervous control of steroid-producing cells. The physiological importance of this neuro-humoral contact is discussed.
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    Cell & tissue research 114 (1971), S. 344-364 
    ISSN: 1432-0878
    Keywords: Ovary ; Pig ; Medullary Cords ; Structure ; Steroid Synthesis
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Markschläuche und Markstränge im Ovar juveniler und geschlechtsreifer Schweine wurden elektronenmikroskopisch untersucht. 1. Im Ovar juveniler Tiere sind Markschläuche mit und ohne Kolloid sowie Markstränge ausgebildet. a)Markschläuche mit kolloidalem Inhalt sind aus einem hochprismatischen einreihigen, stellenweise auch zweireihigen Epithel aufgebaut. Vier Zelltypen sind zu unterscheiden. Flimmerzellen verfügen über einen zerklüfteten Kern, ein helles Cytoplasma, zahlreiche Ribosomen, wenig granuläres ER, einen spärlich entwickelten Golgiapparat, Kinozilien (9+2 Typ) und zahlreiche Mikrovilli. Hauptzellen treten je nach Ribosomen- und Filamentgehalt in einer „hellen“ und einer „dunklen“ Variante auf. Ein organellenarmer, heller Apex, ist mit keulenförmigen Mikrovilli besetzt. Möglicherweise wird aus den sich abschnürenden blasigen Enden der Mikrovilli gebildetes Kolloid durch Pinocytose rückresorbiert und zum Golgifeld transportiert. Ein dritter Zelltyp entspricht dem Hauptzelltyp der Markstränge. Zellen eines vierten Typs, durch voluminöse Mitochondrien und einen pyknotischen Kern charakterisiert, kommen in Marksträngen und -schlauchen vor. Es handelt sich vielleicht um zugrundegehende primordiale Geschlechtszellen. Im Kolloid schwimmen Partikel unterschiedlicher Dichte, wahrscheinlich Abbauprodukte losgelöster Mikrovilli. b)Die Zelltypen in Markschläuchen ohne Kolloid sind die gleichen wie in Markschläuchen mit kolloidalem Inhalt. Den Hauptzellen fehlt die helle apikale Cytoplasmakuppe. c)Markstränge sind epitheliale Verbände isoprismatischer oder polygonaler Zellen, die rundliche, wenig eingebuchtete Kerne, zahlreiche Mitochondrien mit teilweise tubulusartiger Innenstruktur, ein ausgedehntes granuläres ER, einen gut entwickelten Golgiapparat, Lipideinschlüsse und lysosomenähnliche Strukturen besitzen. d)Im Interstitium findet man neben verschiedenen Bindegewebszellen zahlreiche Kapillaren mit ungefenstertem Endothel und Nerven, die von den Epithelbasen mindestens 1 μm entfernt sind. 2.Bei geschlechtsreifen Tieren gibt es nur noch Markschläuche mit isooder hochprismatischem, meist ein-, selten zweireihigem Epithel ohne Kolloid und einen Hauptzelltyp, der dem in Marksträngen juveniler Tiere vorkommenden sehr ähnlich ist. Die Zahl der Lipideinschlüsse sowie der Granula und dense bodies hat jedoch erheblich zugenommen. Daneben findet man einzelne zugrunde gehende Zellelemente. 3.Die Funktion der Markstrangzellen wird auf dem Hintergrund der entwicklungsgeschichtlichen Homologie und der morphologischen Ähnlichkeit mit Granulosazellen diskutiert.
    Notes: Summary Medullary cords in the ovary of immature and mature sows have been investigated with the electron microscope. 1) In the ovary of immature animals there are both cords and tubes containing colloid or not. a)Tubes containing colloid have a single layer of columnar epithelium, sometimes a pseudostratified columnar epithelium. Four types of cells are discernible. Cells with cilia have a cleft nucleus, a light cytoplasm, numerous ribosomes, some rough surfaced ER and a scarcely developed golgi apparatus. On the cell surface there are cilia of the 9+2 type and microvilli. Main cells appear as “dark” or “light” cells according to their contents of ribosomes and filamentous material. They have an apical zone of light cytoplasm which gives rise to club-shaped microvilli. There are hints for colloid formation from the constricting vesicle like tips of microvilli and for colloid reabsorption. A third type of cell corresponds to the main cell in medullary cords. Cells of a fourth type which are characterized by voluminous mitochondria and a pycnotic like nucleus occur in tubes and cords. Perhaps they are fading primordial germ cells. The colloid consists of a dense homogeneous material containing particles of various density which are perhaps remnants of club-shaped microvilli. b)Cell types in medullary tubes without colloid resemble those in tubes containing colloid. The main cells, however, lack the light apices of cytoplasm. c)Medullary cords are epithelial formations of cuboidal or polygonal cells having round shaped nuclei, numerous mitochondria with a sometimes tubulus-like inner structure, a well developed rough surfaced ER and golgi apparatus, lipid droplets and lysosomal structures. Electron dense granules arise from the golgi apparatus accumulating predominantly in the basal parts of the cells. d)Among the interstitial connective tissue there are many capillaries and nerves having a minimal distance of 1 μm from the nearest epithelial cell. 2)Mature sows only show medullary tubes consisting of a cuboidal or columnar, sometimes pseudostratified, epithelium. The tubes contain no colloid. There is one main type of cell resembling that of immature medullary cords. However, lipid droplets, granules and dense bodies have increased in number. Besides there are some degenerating cells. 3)The discussion is based on the homology of medullary cord cells with granulosa and Sertoli cells. Steroid production in granulosa and Sertoli cells has been demonstrated by biochemical and partly histochemical methods. Because of morphological similarities between granulosa cells and main cells of mature medullary cords it is assumed that both have a similar function.
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    Cell & tissue research 119 (1971), S. 58-67 
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    Keywords: Ovary ; Rat ; Fowl ; Granulosa cells ; Ultrastructure
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Notes: Summary The granulosa cells of the ovarian follicle of the rat and the domestic fowl have been studied with the light and electron microscope. The nuclei of the granulosa cells were irregular with indentations and large in proportion to the cytoplasm of the cell. The mitochondria had a dense, dark matrix with only few cristac. The Golgi apparatus was moderately developed, located towards the oocyte in a juxtanuclear position. The endoplasmic reticulum was rather sparse. Lipid droplets were only occasionally encountered. Microtubules were regularly observed. The functions of the granulosa cells are discussed. Compared with the steroid-producing cells of the theca interna of the same follicles, the granulosa cells primarily are the nursing cells for the growing oocyte and mainly have the characteristics of protein forming cells.
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    Cell & tissue research 106 (1970), S. 348-370 
    ISSN: 1432-0878
    Keywords: Ovary ; Insect ; Chironomus ; Development ; Ultrastructure
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    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 109 (1970), S. 227-244 
    ISSN: 1432-0878
    Keywords: Ovary ; Interstitial cells ; Thecal gland ; Fowl ; Effects of clomiphene
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    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Notes: Summary The present paper describes for the first time the fine structure of ovarian steroid-producing cells as seen after administration of clomiphene to the domestic fowl for a 28 days period. The main cytoplasmic changes of the steroid-producing cells were an increase in the number, size and density of the mitochondria, an increase in the smooth surfaced endoplasmic reticulum, the Golgi apparatus, the nucleus and the nucleolus, and a decrease of the lipid droplets. There was also an increase in the number of the nuclear bodies, and this organelle also seemed to develope in size. Its internal structure changed with increased fibrillar material and the presence of small vesicles, similar to coated vesicles. Alterations were also found in the enclosing cells and the theca interna cells, indicating a transformation in these cells toward the morphology of steroid-producing cells. All the observations made are in the same category as those made after administration of gonadotropins and represent hypertrophy. In conclusion, therefore, the present study has demonstrated that administration of clomiphene exerts a stimulating effect on the steroidproducing cells of the theca interna. The mechanism of this effect is discussed.
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    Cell & tissue research 113 (1971), S. 111-132 
    ISSN: 1432-0878
    Keywords: Ovary ; Interstitial tissue ; Thecal gland ; Fowl ; Influence of steroids
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    Notes: Summary The fine structure of ovarian steroid-producing cells of the domestic fowl as seen after administration of steroids is described. Diaethylstilboestrol, estradiol and hydroxyprogesterone were given as intramuscular injections for a 28-days period. The main cytoplasmic changes of the steroid-producing cells were an increase in the number and the size of lipid droplets due to a possible expansion of the endoplasmic reticulum and a confluence of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum and the lipid droplets. The mitochondria became paler, markedly reduced in size and number, and contained less cristae. The Golgi apparatus became smaller and tended to disappear. The most prominent nuclear changes were irregular outline of the nuclear membrane, shrinkage of the nucleus, formation of pseudo-inclusions, decreased number of nuclear bodies with a tendency to vacuolization and small nucleoli. These alterations have never been demonstrated in ovarian steroid-producing cells before, and they are consistent with atrophic changes observed in steroid-producing cells in other organs. The present study substantiates the view that the thecal gland must be concerned with endocrine function. The possible functions of the different cell types of the thecal gland are discussed.
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    Cell & tissue research 107 (1970), S. 54-67 
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    Keywords: Ovary ; Teleost ; Atretic follicle ; Steroid production
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    Notes: Summary The problem of the endocrine significance of the atretic follicle in the ovary of fishes has been approached with histological and cytological methods in the Guppy, Poecilia reticulata. The atretic follicles are subdivided into four stages: α-, β-, γ-, and δ-stage. During the period of pregnancy, lasting approximately one month, the atretic follicles were irregularly present. In 50 out of 73 animals, they were entirely absent. This appeared to have no influence upon a normal pregnancy; consequently, endocrine activity of the atretic follicle is not probable. The results of the cytochemical test also pointed in this direction. Enzymes, essential for steroid synthesis could not be proved to be present. Acid phosphatase and E-600 resistant esterase, however, were found in considerable amounts, indicating the presence of lysosomal activity. These results clearly show that the atretio follicle of the Guppy does not produce steroid hormones. Consequently, it is preferable to use the name Corpus atreticum instead of Corpus luteum praeovulationis. Moreover, it appears from cytochemical results that the degeneration process of the follicle can be subdivided into two phases: primarily the resorption of the oocyte during the α-stage, and secondly the regression of the granulosa cells during the subsequent stages.
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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. 495-516 
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    Keywords: Hilus cells ; Ovary ; Pig ; Structure ; Innervation
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    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Elektronenmikroskopisch konnte bestätigt werden, daß es sich bei den Hiluszwischenzellen (Hz) im Ovar des Schweins um Leydig-Zellen handelt. Die Zellen verfügen über ein stark ausgeprägtes glattes endoplasmatisches Reticulum, das teils als tubuläres Netzwerk, teils als zwiebelschalenförmig angeordnete Häufung dicht gepackter, gefensterter Cisternen vorkommt. Diese Cisternen können in extremen Fällen die Hälfte eines Zellquerschnittes ausfüllen und kondensieren sich häufig um Lipidtropfen und Pigmentgranula. Die Mitochondrien besitzen Cristae, Tubuli und Sacculi sowie eine Matrix unterschiedlicher Elektronendichte. Die Golgi-Stapel sind schwach entwickelt. Die Zellen verfügen über Centriolen, und es gibt Hinweise, daß sie sich amitotisch teilen. Im Cytoplasma finden sich bis zu 5 μm große Lipidtropfen. Die in ihnen vorhandenen Pigmentgranula sind außerordentlich polymorph, meist von einer Membran umgeben und entstammen möglicherweise Lipidtropfen und Mitochondrien. Einzelne Axone des Hilusnerven können die Basalmembran durchbrechen und mit den Hz in engsten Kontakt treten. Typische Synapsen wurden nicht beobachtet. Die Befunde werden auf dem Hintergrund von Ergebnissen der Lichtmikroskopie, der Biochemie und Pathologie diskutiert und mit den an Leydig-Zellen gewonnenen verglichen. Verschiedene Zellbilder werden als Stadien unterschiedlicher Reife interpretiert.
    Notes: Summary The hilus cells in the ovary of the pig have been investigated with the electron microscope. These elements are identical with Leydig cells. The hilus cells contain an abundant agranular endoplasmic reticulum, which is either organized as a tubular network or as an onion like system of closely packed flattened cisternae sometimes filling up half of a cell and often being concentrated around lipid droplets and pigment granules. The mitochondria have cristae, tubuli and sacculi and a matrix of variable electron density. The golgi cisternae are poorly developed. The cells have centrioles, and there are hints of an amitotic cell division. The cytoplasm of the hilus cells contains lipid droplets, which have a diameter up to 5 μm. The pigment granules are extremely polymorphic, nearly always surrounded by a single membrane. They possibly may be derived from lipid droplets and mitochondria. Single axons of the hilus nerve occasionally penetrate the basement membrane and come into close contact with the hilus cells. Typical synapses were not observed. The results are discussed on the background of light microscopical, biochemical and pathological findings and compared with those obtained on Leydig cells of different species. Various cell images are interpreted to represent progressive stages of maturation.
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    Keywords: Ovary ; Granulosa ; Histology ; Ultrastructure ; Lacerta vivipara
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    Description / Table of Contents: Résumé La granulosa s'épaissit, sans apport extérieur de cellules, par division mitotique de petites cellules folliculaires. Les cellules piriformes proviennent de la transformation de certaines petites cellules, mais elles présentent de nombreuses ressemblances morphologiques et cytologiques avec de jeunes ovocytes. A l'exception de ces similitudes aucun autre argument ne permet actuellement d'attribuer une nature germinale initiale aux cellules piriformes. Le nucléole de ces cellules montre quelques particularités et une séparation nette entre ses constituants fibrillaire et granulaire. Le rôle physiologique des cellules piriformes reste à préciser, mais elles ne possèdent pas de canal et leur appareil de Golgi très développé n'a pas de rapport avec la production des granules incorporés par l'ovocyte. La dégénérescence de nombreuses cellules piriformes, dont certains aspects ultrastructuraux sont décrits, est une des causes de la réduction de la granulosa.
    Notes: Summary The granulosa thickens by mitotic division of the small follicle cells, without any external contribution. The pyriform cells arise from the transformation of certain small cells and show many morphological and cytological similarities with young oocytes. In spite of this resemblance, there is no proof for the germinal nature of the pyriform cells. The nucleolus of these cells shows certain peculiarities, and a clear separation of fibrillar and granular components. The physiological significance of the pyriform cells remains to be determined, but they have no duct and their large Golgi apparatus has no relationship with the granules incorporated by the oocyte. The degeneration of many pyriform cells is one of the reasons for the reduction of the granulosa. Some ultrastructural features of this degenerative process are described.
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    Cell & tissue research 115 (1971), S. 165-183 
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    Keywords: Rotifer ; Ovary ; Oogenesis ; Reproduction ; Fine Structure
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    Notes: Summary The reproductive systems of mictic and amictic females of the rotifer, Asplanchna, were examined in the electron microscope. No significant anatomical differences could be detected. The ovary consists of a syncytial vitellarium, a germarium containing primary oocytes, and a syncytial follicular layer surrounding the oocytes and joined to them and to the vitellarium. The entire structure is surrounded by an oviduct which expands distally to form a “uterus” and becomes continuous with the integument at the urogenital pore. The oviduct has three morphologically distinct regions and does not appear to be syncytial. All oocytes are joined by cytoplasmic bridges to the vitellarium, but are not connected to each other. Cortical granules arise in the vitellarium and are subsequently transported to growing oocytes through the bridges. The chromosomes of young amictic oocytes are highly condensed while those of mictic oocytes are more diffuse before the onset of growth. The nuclear envelope is quite regular in amictic oocytes, whereas it is highly convoluted in oocytes of mictic females. Nucleolar extrusions are abundant in the perinuclear cytoplasm of the vitellarium and young oocytes. These extrusions incorporate 3H-uridine and 3H-leucine; it is suggested that they function in ribosome biosynthesis.
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    Cell & tissue research 118 (1971), S. 315-325 
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    Keywords: Ovary ; Chick ; Intersexuality ; Gonads ; Ultrastructure
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    Notes: Summary Male chick embryos of a sex-linked cross were injected with 0.1 mg of estradiol benzoate on the fourth day of incubation. Their left gonads, together with ovaries from uninjected control females, were dissected at various intervals after hatching and processed for electron microscopic study. At the time of hatching no differences were found between the intersexual gonads of treated chicks and control ovaries with the exception of the presence, in the former, of great number of germ cells in interphase. Cortical degeneration in intersexual gonads began on the third day and was almost completed by the tenth. During this period germ cells underwent cytolysis while accompanying pre-follicular cells showed cytological characteristics which were undistinguishable from those found in control ovaries. This fact tends to suggest that the primary incompetency responsible for cortical degeneration lies in the germ cells and not in the pre-follicular cells.
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    Cell & tissue research 105 (1970), S. 252-258 
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    Keywords: Ovary ; Germ cells ; Reproduction ; Intercellular connection ; Ultra-structure
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    Notes: Summary An electron microscopic examination of human fetal ovaries reveals the presence of intercellular bridges between developing germ cells. The bridges are characterized by a band of electron-dense material beneath the lateral limiting membrane, and cell organelles are seen within the confines of these connections. Their general morphology is similar to that described in ovaries of other species. The possible functional significance of these connections is discussed.
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