Ultrastructure of corticotroph cells in human pituitary tumors

Autor: E. Franke, G. H. Dickmann, Irene von Lawzewitsch
Rok vydání: 1974
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Zdroj: Protoplasma. 81:163-175
ISSN: 1615-6102
0033-183X
DOI: 10.1007/bf01275810
Popis: A human pituitary cell type similar to the corticotroph cell observed with the light microscope is described. The cells are of irregular shape and their cytoplasmic processes sometimes seem to completely surround one or more cells. They often form follicles which are usually distended with electron-dense material. Secretory granules of different density, heterogenous appearance and with a maximum diameter of 200 nm were observed in the process of release from cells. The mitochondria of these cells are slender and twisted, showing sites of contact between the inner and outer membranes. The inner membrane is irregularly orientated. The corticotrophs are rich in polysomes, glycogen and cytoplasmic filaments.
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