Cell types of the pars distalis of the hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus L.) adenohypophysis: cytological, immunocytochemical and ultrastructural studies. 3. Opiocorticomelanotropic cells.
Staining and histochemical methods, immunofluorescence and electron microscopy were used to individualize the opiocorticomelanotropic cells in the adenohypophysis of the non-hibernating hedgehog. One cell type was differentiated; its characteristics at the electron-microscopic level were presented. Immunofluorescence has confirmed the functional significance of this cell type and the validity of the denomination 'opiocorticomelanotropic cells'.
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D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / Q000276:immunology / Q000378:metabolism*; D000818:Animals; D000906:Antibodies / Q000032:analysis; D002477:Cells / Q000145:classification; D004723:Endorphins / Q000378:metabolism*; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006364:Hedgehogs / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006651:Histocytochemistry; D007106:Immune Sera / Q000276:immunology; D007120:Immunochemistry; D009074:Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormones / Q000276:immunology / Q000378:metabolism*; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D010903:Pituitary Gland, Anterior / Q000166:cytology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D013194:Staining and Labeling; D008083:beta-Lipotropin / Q000276:immunology / Q000378:metabolism
D000906:Antibodies; D004723:Endorphins; D007106:Immune Sera; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; D009074:Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormones; D008083:beta-Lipotropin