Fine structure of the gastric mucous and endocrine cells of the toad,Bufo marinus |
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Authors: | Andrew S Giraud Ph D Neville D Yeomans |
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Institution: | (1) Melbourne University Department of Medicine, Austin Hospital, Melbourne, Australia;(2) Department of Medicine, Austin Hospital, 3084 Heidelberg, Vic., Australia |
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Abstract: | Summary The ultrastructure of the mucous and endocrine cells of the gastric mucosa of the cane toad (Bufo marinus) has been examined. Surface mucous cells line the entire gastric mucosa and pits. Many of their secretory granules contain an electron-dense core that remains unreactive after cytochemical testing for glycoproteins. A second spatially and structurally discrete population of mucous cells is present in the gastric glands. These glandular mucous cells are probably homologous with the antral gland and mucous neck cells of mammals; their secretory granules also contain non-glycoprotein cores. Three distinct populations of endocrine cells show structural homologies with gastric hormone-storing cells of higher vertebrates.This study was supported by grants from N.H. & M.R.C. (Australia) and the Clive and Vera Ramaeiotti Foundations |
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Keywords: | Amphibia Ultrastructure Gastric mucosa Cytochemistry Secretory granules |
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