The role of cytoskeleton in adreno-medullary secretion. 1979

P H Cooke, and A M Poisner

Chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla contain prominent arrays of microtubules and microfilaments. One population of microtubules radiates from the cytocentrum and permeates the areas of the cytoplasm containing chromaffin granules; the other population of microtubules forms a subplasmalemmal network together with actin-like microfilaments. Hence, the cytoskeletal elements in chromaffin cells are strategically located to participate in the mobility of chromaffin granules to the cell surface and to regulate access of the granules to the plasma membrane during exocytosis. Agents which effect the integrity of the cytoskeleton clearly affect the secretory process in a manner which indicates that the microtubules and microfilaments play an active role in the release process.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008870 Microtubules Slender, cylindrical filaments found in the cytoskeleton of plant and animal cells. They are composed of the protein TUBULIN and are influenced by TUBULIN MODULATORS. Microtubule
D002395 Catecholamines A general class of ortho-dihydroxyphenylalkylamines derived from TYROSINE. Catecholamine,Sympathin,Sympathins
D002837 Chromaffin Granules Organelles in CHROMAFFIN CELLS located in the adrenal glands and various other organs. These granules are the site of the synthesis, storage, metabolism, and secretion of EPINEPHRINE and NOREPINEPHRINE. Chromaffin Granule,Granule, Chromaffin
D002838 Chromaffin System The cells of the body which stain with chromium salts. They occur along the sympathetic nerves, in the adrenal gland, and in various other organs. Argentaffin System,Argentaffin Systems,Chromaffin Systems,System, Argentaffin,System, Chromaffin,Systems, Argentaffin,Systems, Chromaffin
D003599 Cytoskeleton The network of filaments, tubules, and interconnecting filamentous bridges which give shape, structure, and organization to the cytoplasm. Cytoplasmic Filaments,Cytoskeletal Filaments,Microtrabecular Lattice,Cytoplasmic Filament,Cytoskeletal Filament,Cytoskeletons,Filament, Cytoplasmic,Filament, Cytoskeletal,Filaments, Cytoplasmic,Filaments, Cytoskeletal,Lattice, Microtrabecular,Lattices, Microtrabecular,Microtrabecular Lattices
D000313 Adrenal Medulla The inner portion of the adrenal gland. Derived from ECTODERM, adrenal medulla consists mainly of CHROMAFFIN CELLS that produces and stores a number of NEUROTRANSMITTERS, mainly adrenaline (EPINEPHRINE) and NOREPINEPHRINE. The activity of the adrenal medulla is regulated by the SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM. Adrenal Medullas,Medulla, Adrenal,Medullas, Adrenal
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia

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