Ultrastructural studies of prepubertal porcine uterine tube epithelium. 1976

R K Nayak, and E N Albert, and W N Kassira

Ultrastructural details of prepubertal porcine uterine tube (oviduct) were studied in normal, growing gilts and compared with observations reported in other species. Tissues from the ampulla region of uterine tube were taken from 6 prepubertal gilts (106 to 139 days old) to determine cytodifferentiation of ciliated and secretory cells. The epithelium consisted of 2 distinctive cells, the ciliated and the secretory cells. Cilia were observed in the uterine tube of prepubertal gilts; however, degeneration of cilia was not observed in the present study. Most prominent observations were the occurrence of fibrous granules in the apical cytoplasm of ciliated cells. These fibrous granules contained electron-dense material and were present near basal bodies. The most unusual feature was the occurrence of procentrioles around a condensation form. These data indicate that ciliated cells are sensitive to estrogen. Intimate morphologic association between fibrous granules and basal bodies indicate that fibrous granules might provide precursor material for the development of cilia and rootlets. The cytoplasm of the secretory cells contained rough endoplasmic reticulum of tubular form and numerous ribosomes. Evidence for synthesis, storage, and release of secretory granules was not apparent. It is suggested that the secretory cells are not sensitive to the low, circulating concentration of plasma estrogen. The ultrastructure of the stromal cells and lymphatic capillary was described for the 1st time. The uterine tube stromal cells were characterized by prominent nucleus and a few cytoplasmic organelles. The lymphatic capillaries were distinguished by the blood capillaries, their much wider lumen, endothelium with an attenuated cytoplasm, absence of basal lamina, and overlapping and interdigitating intercellular junctions. The fine structure of the porcine uterine tube lymphatic capillary generally resembled that of other mammalian species.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008208 Lymphatic System A system of organs and tissues that process and transport immune cells and LYMPH. Lymphatic Systems
D002923 Cilia Populations of thin, motile processes found covering the surface of ciliates (CILIOPHORA) or the free surface of the cells making up ciliated EPITHELIUM. Each cilium arises from a basic granule in the superficial layer of CYTOPLASM. The movement of cilia propels ciliates through the liquid in which they live. The movement of cilia on a ciliated epithelium serves to propel a surface layer of mucus or fluid. (King & Stansfield, A Dictionary of Genetics, 4th ed) Motile Cilia,Motile Cilium,Nodal Cilia,Nodal Cilium,Primary Cilia,Primary Cilium,Cilium,Cilia, Motile,Cilia, Nodal,Cilia, Primary,Cilium, Motile,Cilium, Nodal,Cilium, Primary
D003594 Cytoplasmic Granules Condensed areas of cellular material that may be bounded by a membrane. Cytoplasmic Granule,Granule, Cytoplasmic,Granules, Cytoplasmic
D004848 Epithelium The layers of EPITHELIAL CELLS which cover the inner and outer surfaces of the cutaneous, mucus, and serous tissues and glands of the body. Mesothelium,Epithelial Tissue,Mesothelial Tissue,Epithelial Tissues,Mesothelial Tissues,Tissue, Epithelial,Tissue, Mesothelial,Tissues, Epithelial,Tissues, Mesothelial
D005187 Fallopian Tubes A pair of highly specialized canals extending from the UTERUS to its corresponding OVARY. They provide the means for OVUM transport from the ovaries and they are the site of the ovum's final maturation and FERTILIZATION. The fallopian tube consists of an interstitium, an isthmus, an ampulla, an infundibulum, and fimbriae. Its wall consists of three layers: serous, muscular, and an internal mucosal layer lined with both ciliated and secretory cells. Oviducts, Mammalian,Salpinges, Uterine,Salpinx, Uterine,Uterine Salpinges,Uterine Salpinx,Fallopian Tube,Uterine Tubes,Mammalian Oviduct,Mammalian Oviducts,Oviduct, Mammalian,Tube, Fallopian,Tube, Uterine,Tubes, Fallopian,Tubes, Uterine,Uterine Tube
D005260 Female Females
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
D013552 Swine Any of various animals that constitute the family Suidae and comprise stout-bodied, short-legged omnivorous mammals with thick skin, usually covered with coarse bristles, a rather long mobile snout, and small tail. Included are the genera Babyrousa, Phacochoerus (wart hogs), and Sus, the latter containing the domestic pig (see SUS SCROFA). Phacochoerus,Pigs,Suidae,Warthogs,Wart Hogs,Hog, Wart,Hogs, Wart,Wart Hog

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