The endolymphatic sac: a scanning and transmission electron microscopy study.
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The endolymphatic sac: a scanning and transmission electron microscopy study. / Qvortrup, Klaus; Bretlau, Poul.
In: Journal for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Vol. 64, No. 2, 2002, p. 129-37.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - The endolymphatic sac: a scanning and transmission electron microscopy study.
AU - Qvortrup, Klaus
AU - Bretlau, Poul
N1 - Keywords: Acid Phosphatase; Animals; Endolymphatic Sac; Histocytochemistry; Male; Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; Microscopy, Electron, Scanning Transmission; Mitochondria; Organelles; Rats; Rats, Wistar; Sodium
PY - 2002
Y1 - 2002
N2 - A recent investigation has suggested that the chief cells of the endolymphatic sac produce an endogenous inhibitor of sodium resorption in the kidneys, tentatively named saccin. In the current study, the ultrastructure of the endolymphatic sac and in particular the chief cells are described to demonstrate that this organ fulfils the morphological criteria of a potential endocrine gland. Accordingly, the chief cells are shown to exhibit all the organelles and characteristics of cells that simultaneously synthesize, secrete, absorb and digest proteins.
AB - A recent investigation has suggested that the chief cells of the endolymphatic sac produce an endogenous inhibitor of sodium resorption in the kidneys, tentatively named saccin. In the current study, the ultrastructure of the endolymphatic sac and in particular the chief cells are described to demonstrate that this organ fulfils the morphological criteria of a potential endocrine gland. Accordingly, the chief cells are shown to exhibit all the organelles and characteristics of cells that simultaneously synthesize, secrete, absorb and digest proteins.
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 12021505
VL - 64
SP - 129
EP - 137
JO - ORL
JF - ORL
SN - 0301-1569
IS - 2
ER -
ID: 8441705