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  • 1
    ISSN: 1432-0878
    Keywords: Neurosecretion ; Actinomycin ; Protein synthesis ; Annelids (Oligochetes)
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Die Wirkung von Aktinomycin auf die neurosekretorischen Q-und P-Zellen im Cerebralganglion von Enchytraeus wurde untersucht. Die Cytophotometrie lichtmikroskopischer Präparate von Q-Zellen ergab, daß in den ersten Stunden nach Aktinomycin-Behandlung eine deutliche Verminderung PAF-positiven Materials auftritt. Die ersten Veränderungen wurden elektronenmikroskopisch zwischen 1 und 4 Std nach Aktinomycin-Injektion beobachtet. Sie waren in beiden Zelltypen am eindeutigsten am Nucleolus. Es kommt zu einer Sonderung und räumlichen Trennung von granulärem und fibrillärem Material. Letzteres wird sehr stark vermehrt. In bezug auf Veränderungen der Strukturen des Cytoplasmas unterscheiden sich die Q-und P-Zellen besonders im Verhalten des Golgi-Apparates und der Ribosomen. Der Golgi-Apparat wird in den Q-Zellen kurze Zeit nach Applikation von Aktinomycin reduziert. In den P-Zellen persistiert er dagegen über alle beobachteten Zeitstufen hinweg. Die Ribosomen lösen sich von den Membranen in den Q-Zellen 4–8 Std nach Injektion, was in den P-Zellen nicht festzustellen ist. Diese Tatsachen führen zu der Annahme, daß das System der Proteinsynthese der P-Zellen relativ stabiler als das der Q-Zellen ist. Die in den späteren Zeitstufen beobachtete Normalisierung der Zellstrukturen läßt darauf schließen, daß die Wirkung des einmalig injizierten Aktinomycins 24 Std danach nachzulassen beginnt.
    Notes: Summary The influence of actinomycin on the neurosecretory Q and P cells of the brain of Enchytraeus was studied. Cytophotometrical measurements of Q cells in light mirocscopic preparations showed a significant decrease of PAF-positive material in the first hours after actinomycin application. At the ultrastructural level primary changes were established one to four hours after injection of actinomycin: In the nucleolus granular and fibrillar material became separated; there was a substantial increase of the fibrillar component. Concerning structural changes of the cytoplasm, Q and P cells differed especially with respect to the Golgi apparatus and the ribosomes. In the Q cells the Golgi apparatus had become greatly reduced shortly after actinomycin treatment. However, it persisted in P cells during all stages examined. Ribosomes became detached from membranes only in Q cells between 4 and 8 hours after injection. These data indicate that protein synthesis in P cells shows greater stability than in Q cells. The restitution of normal ultrastruoture during subsequent stages indicates that effects begin to subside 24 hours after a single injection.
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    ISSN: 1432-0878
    Keywords: Hypothalamus (rat) ; Neurosecretion ; Air ions ; Diuresis
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Résumé Les noyaux supra-optiques et paraventriculaires de l'hypothalamus du Rat albinos soumis aux ions atmosphériques positifs pendant 20 et 40 jours, présentent des signes d'hypo-activité: tendance à la diminution des volumes nucléaires et nucléolaires, augmentation des granules de neurosécrétat dans le cytoplasme des cellules neurosécrétrices, et diminution du matériel neurosécrétoire au long des axones. Corrélativement, la post-hypophyse est très appauvrie (surtout après 40 jours) en matériel coloré par l'hématoxyline chromique. On peut admettre, à la lumière de résultats antérieurs ou non publiés, que cette hypoactivité des neurones hypothalamiques est liée à une hyposécrétion d'hormone antidiurétique (A.D.H.). Cependant, on ne note pas de polyurie, mais une oligurie qui tend à disparaître une quinzaine de jours après le début du traitement; ceci suggère l'idée d'une réponse homéostatique hypothalamo-hypophysaire consécutive à un trouble du métabolisme hydrique induit par un autre facteur oligurique. Par ailleurs, Krueger a trouvé que l'aéro-ionisation positive entraine une augmentation du taux sanguin de sérotonine dont l'action antidiurétique au niveau rénal est bien connue. Ceci permet d'expliquer une composante oligurique initiale, provoquant en retour une inhibition hypothalamo-post-hypophysaire, de signification diurétique, cette réaction hypothalamique, ne normalisant la diurèse qu'au bout d'une quinzaine de jours, lors de l'épuisement de la réserve en ADH de la neuro-hypophyse. L'ensemble des modifications du métabolisme hydrominéral observées après aéro-ionisation positive peut s'expliquer de façon satisfaisante par l'augmentation du taux sanguin de sérotonine, contrebalancée progressivement par la réduction du taux d'ADH.
    Notes: Summary In the hypothalamus of albino rats submitted to positive air ions for 20 to 40 days, supra-optic and paraventricular nuclei exhibit various signs of hypo-activity: a slight decrease of nuclear and nucleolar volumes, an increase of the amount of neurosecretory granules in these neurones, while the migration of the neurosecretory material in the axons is diminished, almost no staining substance being detected along the axons. Simultaneously, the chrome-haematoxylin positive material is greatly reduced in the neurohypophysis, mainly after 40 days. Considering these data and other results, either unpublished or previously reported by various authors, it appears that the hypo-activity observed in the hypothalamo-neurohypophysial system may be correlated with a hyposecretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH). There is no increase of diuresis; instead, an antidiuresis was noted which tends to disappear after about two weeks of treatment. This finding suggests that the hypothalamo-hypophysial response observed may be due to a disturbance of water metabolism induced by another antidiuretic factor. Besides, it was established that a treatment with positive air ions induces a significant increase of the serotonin level of the blood (Krueger). As an antidiuretic effect is directly exerted by serotonin on the kidneys, it may be responsible for the antidiuresis observed in this experiment. The inhibition of hypothalamic nuclei according to histological criteria would represent a homeostatic response trying to compensate the antidiuresis initially produced by serotonin, the neurohypophysial storage of ADH delaying the efficiency of this hypothalamic inhibition. All the available data on the modifications of water and electrolyte metabolism detected after a positive aero-ionization may be explained satisfactorily by an increase of the serotonin level of the blood, progressively counteracted by a decrease of ADH.
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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 
    ISSN: 1432-0878
    Keywords: Ovary ; Interstitial cells ; Thecal gland ; Innervation ; Domestic fowl
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    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 111 (1970), S. 316-345 
    ISSN: 1432-0878
    Keywords: Electron microscopy ; Histophysiology of median eminence ; Avian neurohypophysis ; Neurosecretion
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Résumé Les effets de l'adénohypophysectomie et de diverses sollicitations de l'axe hypothalamo-hypophysio-corticosurrénalien sur l'ultrastructure de l'Eminence Médiane (E.M.) ont été étudiés chez le Pigeon. 1. Chez le Pigeon entier, l'Eminence Médiane Caudale (E.M.C.) se distingue de l'Eminence Médiane Rostrale (E.M.R.) essentiellement par l'absence dans les deux couches les plus externes (couches palissadique et superficielle) de l'E.M.C. de granules de gros calibres (1600 à 1900 Å), la rareté de granules de diamètre moyen (1200–1400 Å) et la prédominance de petites vésicules à cœur dense de 600–800 Å. 2. La préhypophysectomie entraine: a) dans l'E.M.R. la quasi disparition de granulations dans les deux couches externes; b) dans l'E.M.C. la ≪vidange≫ de nombreux axones, mais un enrichissement relatif, parmi les granulations restantes, des granulations de gros calibre (1600–1900 Å) aux dépens des granules de plus petit calibre. 3. Un shock insulinique entraine des modifications du même ordre: a) déplétion des granules denses, limitée dans ce cas à la portion la plus antérieure des deux couches externes de l'E.M.R.; b) enrichissement relatif des granulations de moyen (1200–1400 Å) et de gros (1600–1900 Å) calibre dans l'E.M.C. avec, en plus dans l'E.M.C., un enrichissement en vésicules de type synaptique. 4. Un traitement à la métopirone produit un accroissement du nombre des granulations de moyen (1200–1400 Å) calibre dans les couches externes de l'E.M.R. et de l'E.M.C., et un enrichissement important de l'E.M.C. en vésicules de type synaptique. 5. Le traitement à la prednisolone conduit à un enrichissement très marqué des couches externes de l'E.M.R. en grains de 1200–1400 Å, et à un enrichissement des couches externes de l'E.M.C. en granulations de 1000 Å. Ces résultats sont discutés dans la perspective des régulations hypothalamo-corticotropes, particulièrement en ce qui concerne les granules de 1200–1400 Å.
    Notes: Summary The effects of adenohypophysectomy, and of several experimental interventions on the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal cortical axis have been studied in relation to the fine structure of the median eminence in the pigeon. 1. In control animals, the following morphological features of the caudal median eminence (C.M.E.) distinguish it from the rostral median eminence (R.M.E.): a) the absence in both external layers of the C.M.E. of large (1,600–1,900 Å) electron-dense granules, b) the presence in the C.M.E. of a small number of medium-size (1,200–1,400 Å) granules, and c) the predominance in the C.M.E. of small (600–800 Å) dense-core vesicles. 2. Adenohypophysectomy leads to: a) almost complete disappearance of electron-dense granules in both external layers of the R.M.E., and b) “emptying” of numerous axons and a relative increase in the number of large (1,600–1,900 Å) granules in the C.M.E. 3. Insulin shock produces modifications similar to those of adenohypophysectomy. The depletion of electron-dense granules from the axons is, however, restricted to the most anterior part of the R.M.E., and, in the C.M.E., the relative increase in the number of larger granules affects the 1,200–1,400 Å and the 1,600–1,900 Å size granules. 4. Metopirone enhances the number of medium-size (1,200–1,400 Å) granules in the external layers of both the R.M.E. and the C.M.E. and causes a significant increase in the number of synaptic-like vesicles in the C.M.E. 5. Prednisolone treatment leads to a marked enrichment of the external layers of the R.M.E. with 1,200–1,400 Å granules, and of the external layers of the C.M.E. with 1,000 Å granules. These results have been discussed with special reference to the hypothalamic control of the adrenocorticotropic function, especially reviewing the role of the 1,200–1,400 Å granules.
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    Cell & tissue research 111 (1970), S. 293-315 
    ISSN: 1432-0878
    Keywords: Herring bodies ; Ultrastructure ; Degeneration ; Regeneration ; Neurosecretion
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    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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    Cell & tissue research 106 (1970), S. 348-370 
    ISSN: 1432-0878
    Keywords: Ovary ; Insect ; Chironomus ; Development ; Ultrastructure
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    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 
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    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 109 (1970), S. 573-582 
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    Keywords: Neurosecretion ; Herring Bodies ; Lysosomal Residues ; Aging
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    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Im Anschluß an frühere Beobachtungen über die Reaktion von Herringk: orpern auf osmotische Belastung wurden die Veränderungen dieser Strukturen mit zunehmendem Alter studiert. In parallelen färberisch-lichtmikroskopischen und elektronenmikroskopischen Untersuchungen wurden die im Gebiet der Nuclei supraopticus und paraventricularis gelegenen Herringkörper von jungen (3 Monate) und alten (15–20 Monate) Ratten miteinander verglichen. Bei alten Tieren findet man im Lichtmikroskop eine starke Zunahme der durch Neurosekretfärbung darstellbaren Herringkörper und im Elektronenmikroskop eine Füllung dieser Gebilde mit „dense bodies“ und Myelinkörpern. Diese werden als lysosomale Residualkörper gedeutet, die aus den neurosekretorischen Perikarya in die Zellfortsätze abgeschoben werden und sich dort mit zunehmendem Alter anhäufen. Die fraglichen Zellfortsätze werden aufgrund von morphologischen und topographischen Gesichtspunkten als Dendriten angesehen.
    Notes: Summary In continuation of previous investigations on the reaction of neurosecretory Herring bodies to osmotic stress, the alterations of these structures with increasing age were studied. The Herring bodies located in the vicinity of the supraoptic and paraventricular nucleus of young (3 months) and aged (15–20 months) rats were compared by means of light and electron microscopy. In old rats, the light microscope reveals a strong increase in the number of Herring bodies as visualized by neurosecretory stain whereas the electron microscope exhibits an accumulation of dense bodies and myelinated bodies inside these structures. These are interpreted as lysosomal residual bodies which are transported from the neurosecretory pericarya into the cell processes, thus accumulating with increasing age. Morphological and topographical considerations lead to the assumption that the storage sites are dilatations of dendrites.
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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 108 (1970), S. 190-224 
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    Keywords: Neurosecretion ; Neurohaemal areas ; Invertebrates ; Lymnaea stagnalis L. ; Cytology
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    Notes: Summary In the central ganglia of Lymnaea stagnalis neurosecretory cell groups have previously been identified by means of chrome-haematoxylin or paraldehyde-fuchsin stains. In the present study seven types have been distinguished within the class of Gomori-positive cells on the basis of different staining reactions with the alcian blue/alcian yellow technique. Five types are located in the cerebral ganglia and in the lateral lobes, whereas two cell types occur in the ganglia of the visceral ring. No neurosecretory cells have been observed in the buccal and pedal ganglia. The staining technique used proved to be superior to the classic neurosecretory stains, because with this method the secretory substances can easily be distinguished from nonsecretory Gomori-positive tissue constituents. One of the two Gomori-negative neurosecretory cell types of the cerebral ganglia react positively with the alcian blue/alcian yellow technique. In addition, two Gomori-negative neurosecretory cell types, which had not been described before, were identified in the visceral ring. The ultrastructure of the four neurosecretory cell types in the visceral ring is described. The electron microscope revealed that each of the histochemically distinguished secretory substances consists of elementary granules which differ in size and appearance from each other and from the neurosecretory elementary granules which have been described by other authors in the cerebral ganglia and in the lateral lobes. The neurohaemal areas of the neurosecretory cells in the visceral ring are very extensive and include the peripheral parts of the nuchal nerves and of the connectives and nerves of the ganglia of the ring. The perineurium and the adjacent parts of the connective tissue which surround the ganglia, the connectives and the nerves are regarded as additional neurohaemal zones, because in these regions many tiny nerves occur, which consist mainly of neurosecretory axons ending non-synaptically near parts of the vascular system. In the perineurium surrounding the cerebral ganglia and their neurohaemal area a similar network of neurosecretory fibres was observed. Indications of release of the secretory material were regularly observed. Release apparently takes place by exocytosis. A circadian rhythmicity was observed in the release activity of some of the neurosecretory cell types.
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    Cell & tissue research 109 (1970), S. 64-82 
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    Keywords: Median eminence ; Avian neurohypophysis ; Neurosecretion ; Electronmicroscopy
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    Description / Table of Contents: Résumé L'étude ultra-structurale de l'éminence médiane (E.M.) du Canard, réalisée à l'aide d'une fixation par perfusion intracarotidienne fait apparaître plusieurs traits saillants particulièrement remarquables: a) Dans la couche sous-épendymaire, l'existence de neurones infundibulaires dispersés, de fibres parfois dilatées renfermant des granulations à cœur dense, et de vaisseaux structuralement aptes à drainer des sécrétions. b) Dans la couche fibreuse, la présence d'axones appartenant au faisceau hypothalamopost-hypophysaire, dont les granulations semblent se différencier comme dans la Pars Nervosa. c) Dans la couche palissadique l'existence de trois types de fibres neurosécrétoires au moins: Type 1: Granulations comprises entre 1100 et 1600 Å (avec une subdivision possible: 1100–1300 et 1300–1600 Å), associées éventuellement à des vésicules de 400–600 Å. Type 2: Granulations ≦1000 Å (pouvant être également subdivisées en deux catégories: 800 Å et 1000 Å), avec généralement de nombreuses vésicules de 400 à 600 Å. Type 3: Vésicules de 400 à 600 Å, sans granulations. La différence entre les régions rostrale et caudale de l'E.M. est due essentiellement à une variation dans les proportions relatives de ces différentes catégories axonales, le type 1 étant plus abondant dans la région antérieure, et le type 2 dans la postérieure.
    Notes: Summary Ultra-structural studies, performed after fixation by intracarotidal perfusion, have revealed some peculiar features in the duck median eminence (M.E.): a) Within the subependymal layer, there were scattered neurons belonging to the nucleus infundibularis, axons and varicosities with dense core granules, and capillaries with structural characteristics similar to those in the superficial layer; b) Within the fiber layer, were seen the axons of the hypothalamo-neurohypophysial tract, with granules showing the same differentiation as found within the pars nervosa; c) Within the palisade layer, there was evidence for at least three main types of neurosecretory axons: Type 1 axons, containing granules ranging from 1,100 to 1,600 Å (with a possible subdivision into 1,100–1,300 Å and 1,300–1,600 Å), possibly associated with 400–600 Å vesicles. Type 2 axons, including granules ≦1,000 Å (with a possible subdivision into 800 and 1,000 Å), associated with numerous 400–600 Å vesicles. Type 3 axons, containing 400–600 Å vesicles, but without dense granules. At the ultrastructural level, the main difference between the rostral and caudal M.E. essentially lies in the relative percentage of these 3 axon types. Type 1 axons were found to be more numerous within the anterior M.E., whereas Type 2 axons were more abundant in the caudal region.
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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: Neurosecretion ; Gastropoda ; Fluorescence ; Electron microscopy
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    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Durch Vergleich fluoreszenz- und elektronenmikroskopischer Untersuchungen am zentralen Nervensystem von Planorbarius corneus L. wird nachgewiesen, daß in den Schlundringganglien Neurosekretzellen vorkommen (Nachweis mit Pseudoisocyaninchlorid), die mit Nervenzellen nicht identisch sind, die durch ihren hohen Gehalt an biogenen Aminen auffallen (Nachweis durch die Methode von Falck und Owman, 1965). Es können daher im Schlundring von Planorbarius corneus peptiderge und aminerge Neurosekretzellen unterschieden werden. Die PSC-positiven Neurosekretzellen enthalten elektronendichte Elementargrana und die aminergen Neurone „dense-core“ Vesikel. Der Nachweis biogener Amine in einigen Nervenzellen von Planorbarius corneus spicht für deren chemische Identität mit Transmittersubstanzen, ihre hohe Konzentration aber für eine Abgabe in die Körperflüssigkeit.
    Notes: Summary The neurosecretory system of the snail Planorbarius corneus has been investigated by fluorescence and electron microscopy. With the fluorochrome Pseudoisocyanin the established neurosecretory system in the cerebral ganglia and single neurosecretory cells in the other ganglia show an intensive yellow fluorescence. Electron micrographs reveal the presence of electron dense granules (elementary granules) in the pericarya and the axons of neurones which have the same localisation in the ganglia as the pseudoisocyanin-positive cells. The fluorescence technique for biogenic amines produces yellow and green fluorescence within neurons and in the neuropil and nerves. The fluorescence obtained in determinable areas and neurones correlates well with the electron microscopic location of “dense-core” vesicles within the pericarya and axons of cells in even the same areas. It is discussed, that in this animal both types of cells are so-called “neurosecretory cells”, because the high content of elementary granules in the “peptidergic neurosecretory cells” and of “dense-core” vesicles in the “aminergic neurosecretory cells” is an indication for secretion of these products in neurohaemal areas (circulatory channels).
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    Cell & tissue research 105 (1970), S. 137-154 
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    Keywords: Echinoderms ; Nervous System ; Radial Nerve (Lange) ; Asteriasrubens ; Neurosecretion
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    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Langes Nerv, ein Teil des hyponeuralen Nervensystems der Asteroiden, wurde licht-, fluoreszenz- und elektronenmikroskopisch untersucht. Er zeigt die typische Gliederung in Kern- und Faserschicht. Die großen unipolaren Ganglienzellen reichen mit kolbenförmigen Ausläufern in das Cölom. Ihre basalen Fortsätze ziehen in die Faserschicht. Cölomepithelzellen liegen den Nervenzellen in unregelmäßigen Abständen als Deckzellen kappenartig auf oder sind als Stützzellen ausgebildet. Deck- und Stützzellen werden als Gliazellen aufgefaßt. Unterhalb der Kernschicht wurden licht- und elektronenmikroskopisch Zellen beobachtet, die für neurosekretorische Elemente gehalten werden. Der Feinbau der erwähnten Zelltypen wird beschrieben und diskutiert. Der histochemische Nachweis auf biogene Amine in Langes Nerv fiel negativ aus.
    Notes: Summary The nerve of Lange, part of the starfish hyponeural nervous system, was investigated with the light-, fluorescence- and electron microscopes in Asterias rubens. It consists of two layers, one containing perikarya, the other fibres. The big nerve cells are unipolar and possess club-shaped processes which extend into the coelom. At their basis, the axon merges into the fibrous layer. Irregularly spaced coelomic epithelial cells cover partly the ganglion cells or constitute supporting elements. Covering and supporting cells are interpreted to represent glia cells. Underneath the perikarya layer, cells have been found by both the light and electron microscopes which are considered to be neurosecretory elements. The fine structure of the various cell types is described and discussed. Histochemical tests for biogenic amines were negative.
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    Cell & tissue research 103 (1970), S. 483-501 
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    Keywords: Cerebrospinal fluid ; Contacting neurons ; Paraventricular nucleus ; Neurosecretion
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    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Der neurosekretorische Nucleus paraventricularis von Reptilien wurde licht- und elektronenmikroskopisch untersucht. Zellen dieses Kernes bilden ventrikuläre Fortsätze, welche mit knöpfchenförmigen Endigungen — „Liquorkontaktnervenendigungen“ — in das Lumen des 3. Ventrikels vordringen. — Der Nucleus paraventricularis der Sumpfschildkröte (Emys orbicularis) besteht aus einer proximalen, am Ependym liegenden Zelllage und einer distalen Nervenzellgruppe. Zwischen den Zellreihen sind synaptische Zonen vorhanden. Elektronenmikroskopisch weisen die knöpfchenförmigen, mit dem Liquor in Kontakt stehenden Nervenendigungen Elemente des endoplasmatischen Retikulums, freie Ribosomen und eine wechselnde Anzahl von Mitochondrien auf. Die Endigungen enthalten neurosekretorische Elementargranula (Durchmesser 1300–1800 Å) und sind mit atypischen Zilien versehen, zu denen meist zwei Basalkörperchen mit langen Zilienwurzeln gehören. Die Liquorkontakt-Endigungen sind mit den benachbarten Ependymzellen und mitunter untereinander durch Desmosomen verbunden. — Im Lumen des 3. Ventrikels treten auch dünne, Katecholamingranula enthaltende Axone auf, die mit den den Liquor erreichenden Nervenendigungen des Nucleus paraventricularis Synapsen bilden. Synapsen werden außerdem auf den ventrikulären und peripheren Fortsätzen und an den neurosekretorischen Perikaryen beschrieben. In den synaptischen Zonen findet man axodendritische Synapsen, deren Dendrit neurosekretorische Elementargranula enthält. — Die morphologische Ähnlichkeit zwischen neurosekretorischen Liquorkontakt-Nervenendigungen und denen des Liquorkontakt-Neuronensystems wird hervorgehoben. An Hand der Ergebnisse wird die Bedeutung und Funktion der neurosekretorischen, mit dem Liquor in Kontakt tretenden Nervenendigungen im Rahmen des Informationsaustausches zwischen Liquor cerebrospinalis und dem neuroendokrinen System diskutiert.
    Notes: Summary The neurosecretory paraventricular nucleus of reptilia was studied light and electron microscopically. Nerve cells of this nucleus form ventricular processes which as club-like endings — “liquor contacting nerve endings” — protrude into the lumen of the 3rd ventricle. — The paraventricular nucleus of the turtle, Emys orbicularis, is built up of a proximal neuronal layer situated close to the ependyma, and of a distal group of neurons. Synaptic zones can be found between the cell rows. As demonstrated electronmicroscopically, the club-shaped liquor contacting nerve endings show elements of the endoplasmic reticulum, free ribosomes and mitochondria in various amounts. The terminals contain neurosecretory elementary granules (diameter about 1,300–1,800 Å) and bear atypical cilia supplied mostly with two basal bodies and long rootlet fibres. The liquor contacting nerve endings are connected by desmosomes with the neighbouring ependymal cells and sometimes with one another. — In the lumen of the 3rd ventricle, also small axons containing catecholamine granules, can be found. These neurites form synapses with the liquor contacting nerve terminals of the paraventricular nucleus. Furthermore, synapses situated on the ventricular and peripheral nerve processes and on the neurosecretory perikarya, are described. In the synaptic zones, axodendritic synapses occur; the dendrite contains neurosecretory elementary granules. — The morphological similarity between neurosecretory liquor contacting nerve terminals and those of the liquor contacting neuronal system is stressed. On the basis of the results, the significance and function of the neurosecretory liquor contacting terminals is discussed in connection with the exchange of informations between cerebrospinal fluid and the neuroendocrine system.
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    Cell & tissue research 103 (1970), S. 544-558 
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    Keywords: Supraoptico-hypophysial system ; Rabbit ; Neurosecretion ; Nucleus paraventricularis ; Nucleus supraopticus ; Nucleus suprachiasmaticus
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    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Im Zwischenhirn von 16 Kaninchen wurde das supraopticohypophysäre System mit Neurosekretfärbungen untersucht. Die Ausdehnung der großzelligen Kerngebiete und der Verlauf ihrer Axone wurde den Ergebnissen von Ford und Kantounis (1957) gegenübergestellt. Die Ganglienzellen des Nucleus paraventricularis lassen sich morphologisch und topographisch in zwei Gruppen unterteilen. In den Ganglienzellen des Nucleus suprachiasmaticus kommen Granula vor, die mit Paraldehydfuchsin, Gallocyanin und Pseudoisocyanin dargestellt werden können. Im Infundibulum der untersuchten Kaninchen findet sich eine Doppelung des Tractus supraoptico-hypophyseos. Paraldehydfuchsin-, gallocyanin- und pseudoisocyaninpositives Material in der Adenohypophyse und solches im Zwischenlappen wird beschrieben; die Substanz im Zwischenlappen kann als Neurosekret gedeutet werden.
    Notes: Summary In the diencephalon of 16 rabbits the supraoptico-hyophysial system was studied by means of special stainings for neurosecretory substances. The extent of the magnocellular nuclear areas and the course of the respective axons were traced and compared with the findings of Ford and Kantounis (1957). Morphologically and topographically the nerve cells of the nucleus paraventricularis can be subdivided into two groups. In the nerve-cell bodies of the nucleus suprachiasmaticus neurosecretory granules are demonstrated by means of paraldehydfuchsine, gallocyanine and pseudoisocyanine. In the infundibulum of the rabbits investigated there is a duplication of the supraoptico-hypophysial tract. Substances reacting with paraldehydfuchsine, gallocyanine and pseudoisocyanine are found in both the anterior and intermediate lobes of the hypophysis; the substance found in the intermediate lobe is regarded as a neurosecretory material.
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    Cell & tissue research 103 (1970), S. 559-569 
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    Keywords: Hypothalamus ; Guinea-pig ; Fluorescence ; Neurosecretion
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    Notes: Summary Sections of guinea-pig hypothalamus stained by various methods have been studied under bright-field and fluorescence microscopy to determine the characteristics of refractile granules originally observed in fixed tissue stained for cholinesterases but also seen in unfixed, unstained material. When sections of fresh tissue or tissue fixed in formaldehyde: Na2SO4 were examined by fluorescence microscopy, the granules emitted with a wave-length between 600 and 620 mμ. The density and distribution of the granules closely paralleled that of one of the components that stained with the aldehyde-fuchsin and chrome-alum techniques for neurosecretory substance; granules were absent, however, from the area characterized by Herring substance, and from the stained perikarya and beaded axons of the supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei. The granules were most numerous in the median eminence and infundibular nuclei. Their concentration was about “average” in mature males and in lactating and hypophysectomized females; they were more abundant in late pregnancy and after ovariectomy and were particularly plentiful some weeks after hysterectomy. They were virtually absent from immature males and females. The possible relation of the granules to releasing factors or to vasotocin-like neurosecretory material is discussed.
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    Cell & tissue research 104 (1970), S. 107-115 
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    Keywords: Cephalopoda ; Eledone ; Neurosecretion ; Ultrastructure ; Cardioaccelerator
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    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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    Cell & tissue research 104 (1970), S. 517-529 
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    Keywords: Hypothalamo-hypophysial system ; Neurosecretion ; Guinea pig ; Development
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    Notes: Summary The time and place of occurrence of the neurosecretory substance in the hypothalamo-neurohypophysial system of the guinea pig during embryogenesis have been investigated. Use is made of the luminiscence of neurosecretion stained with paraldehydefuchsin when observed in a dark field. It is established that the neurosecretory material occurs first in some cells of the supraoptic nucleus about the 39th–40th day of intrauterine development. In the paraventricular nucleus it is observed about the 44th–45th day. At that time it is seen also in Eminentia mediana and in the neurohypophysis. In the latter, however, it is in a smaller amount than in the areas situated above it. These results are discussed in connection with the transport theory of Bargmann and Scharrer.
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    Keywords: Hypothalamus (Rat) ; Neurosecretion ; Air ions ; Adrenals ; Diuresis
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    Description / Table of Contents: Résumé Les noyaux supraoptiques et paraventriculaires de l'hypothalamus du Rat albinos soumis aux ions atmosphériques négatifs pendant 3 à 5 semaines, présentent des signes d'hyperactivité: augmentation significative des volumes nucléaires et nucléolaires, diminution des granules de neurosecrétat dans le cytoplasme des cellules neurosecrétrices et augmentation du matériel neurosecrétoire au long des axones. Corrélativement la post-hypophyse reste riche en matériel coloré par l'hématoxyline chromique. On peut admettre, à la lumière de résultats antérieurs ou non publiés, que cette hyperactivité des neurones hypothalamiques est liée à une hypersécrétion d'ADH (hormone antidiurétique). L'origine de cette réponse antidiurétique semble complexe: l'activation corticosurrénalienne observée simultanément, et classiquement interprétable comme une conséquence de la stimulation hypothalamique, peut aussi, d'après les travaux de nombreux auteurs, en être partiellement la cause. On note corrélativement l'absence d'oligurie, mais au contraire parfois une polyurie modérée; ceci suggère l'idée d'une réponse antidiurétique consécutive à un trouble du métabolisme hydrique induit par d'autres facteurs polyuriques; mais l'ADH déchargée ne semblerait pas capable de contrebalancer complètement cette tendance polyurique. Par ailleurs il a été prouvé que l'aéro-ionisation négative entraine une baisse du taux sanguin de sérotonine, dont les propriétés antidiurétiques sont connues. Ceci permet d'expliquer une composante polyurique favorisant une réponse hypothalamique antidiurétique. L'ensemble des modifications du métabolisme hydro-minéral observées après aéro-ionisation négative (pertes d'eau et de potassium, sodium inchangé) peuvent s'expliquer de façon satisfaisante par l'augmentation des décharges de l'hormone antidiurétique, et des hormones corticosurrénaliennes, contrebalancée partiellement par une chute concomitante du taux de sérotonine.
    Notes: Summary Supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei in the hypothalamus of albino rats submitted to negative air ions for 3 to 5 weeks exhibit various signs of hyperactivity: a significant increase of nuclear and nucleolar volumes, a decrease of the amount of the neurosecretory granules in these neurones while the migration of the neurosecretory material in the axons is enhanced and becomes clearly visible compared with controls. Simultaneously, the neurohypophysis remains well laden with chrome-haematoxylin positive material. Considering these data, and other results, either unpublished or previously obtained by various authors, it appears that the hyperactivity registered in the hypothalamo-neurohypophysial system may be correlated with a hypersecretion of antidiuretic hormone. The mechanism of this antidiuretic response seems to be rather complex. The adrenocortical stimulation simultaneously detected most often is interpreted as a consequence of a hypothalamic hyperactivity. However, regarding other results, another possibility occurs: that of a role played by the adrenal cortex stimulating the hypothalamus. The feedback between the two hormonal active organs seems to be resetted at a higher level. No antidiuresis could be observed, instead, sometimes a slight increase of diuresis was noted. It appears that the released antidiuretic hormone is unable to counterbalance completely this water metabolism disturbance probably correlated with other factors. Besides, it was established that a treatment with negative air ions induces a significant diminution of the serotonin level of the blood. As serotonin exerts an antidiuretic effect, the antidiuretic response of the hypothalamus would also be enhanced by this decrease of serotonin. All the available data on the modifications of the water and electrolyte metabolism observed after a negative aero-ionization (water and potassium losses, whereas sodium is not clearly affected) may be explained satisfactorily by a simultaneous increase of the discharge of antidiuretic and adrenocortical hormones partly counteracted by a decrease of the serotonin level of the blood.
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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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    Cell & tissue research 105 (1970), S. 303-316 
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    Keywords: Eye ; Arthropods ; Neurosecretion ; Microscopy, Electron
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    Notes: Summary The lateral rudimentary eye of Limulus polyphemus, the horseshoe crab, is located beneath the posterior border of the compound eye. It consists of a bipartite mass of guanophores and about 100 associated photoreceptor cells. These neurons, up to 150 μ in diameter, have standard attributes of arthropod retinula cells and send large, uninterrupted axons to the brain. Their cytoplasm contains conspicuous clumps of residual bodies and variable, but usually extensive, masses of glycogen and glycoprotein. Hence, these neurons are not neurosecretory in the strict sense, notwithstanding axonal transport of glycogen masses toward the brain. Efferent axons to the rudimentary eye terminate in synaptoid fashion on the axon hillock of sensory cells. Since the rudimentary eye does not transmit impulses to the brain, but is photosensitive, its function may reside in a metabolic responsiveness to long-term changes in illumination.
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