[Ultrastructure of the lymphatic vessels of the urinary bladder]. 1983

G Azzali, and G Romita, and R Gatti

The fine structure and morphological aspects of superficial and deep lymphatic vessels of Chiroptera' bladder (Vesperugo savi and Rinolophus f.e.) have been studied, under seasonal, physiological conditions of different lymphatic flux (winter lethargic state and summertime). The endothelial walls of subepithelial, intramuscular and subserosal-peritoneal, lymphatic networks show an uninterrupted course together with both simple and complex intercellular contacts, constantly jointed by specialized junctional complexes, such as zonulae adhaerentes and occludentes. The abluminal surface is often almost entirely encircled by a thick layer of fibrillary connective tissue. Seasonal cytological modifications of possible importance and morphological aspects typical of the each individual network have not been detected in the lymphatic endothelium. On the other hand the abundance distribution of clear intracytoplasmic vesicles and the frequent occurrence of micropinocytotic vesicles in the luminal and abluminal membrane surface have been shown. Canalicular structures have also been demonstrated, even if quantitatively less numerous with respect to those seen in the chiliferous vessels of the same species of Chiroptera. The Authors believe that most of the transendothelial transport in the above mentioned lymphatic vessels occur through the micropinocytotic vesicles and also through the intra-endothelial channels made up by the vessel wall, without any intervention of intercellular contacts or specialized junctions. The possible role of substances within the interstitium in inducing the appearance of canaliculi in the endothelial wall is discussed.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008208 Lymphatic System A system of organs and tissues that process and transport immune cells and LYMPH. Lymphatic Systems
D001743 Urinary Bladder A musculomembranous sac along the URINARY TRACT. URINE flows from the KIDNEYS into the bladder via the ureters (URETER), and is held there until URINATION. Bladder,Bladder Detrusor Muscle,Detrusor Urinae,Bladder Detrusor Muscles,Bladder, Urinary,Detrusor Muscle, Bladder,Detrusor Muscles, Bladder
D002685 Chiroptera Order of mammals whose members are adapted for flight. It includes bats, flying foxes, and fruit bats. Bats,Flying Foxes,Horseshoe Bats,Pteropodidae,Pteropus,Rhinolophus,Rousettus,Bat, Horseshoe,Bats, Horseshoe,Foxes, Flying,Horseshoe Bat
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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