On the presence of chromaffin cells in the adrenal cortex: their possible role in adrenocortical function.
Using light and electron microscopy, we have observed the presence of rays containing medullary tissue extending across the cortex of rat adrenal glands. Within these rays chromaffin cells, as well as collagen and nerve fibers, were present. It is suggested that these endocrine cells may have a paracrine function within the cortex, possibly via their secretory product.
Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sherbrooke, Que., Canada.
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Gallo-Payet
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Pothier
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Isler
D000302:Adrenal Cortex / Q000166:cytology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D000313:Adrenal Medulla / Q000166:cytology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D000818:Animals; D002478:Cells, Cultured; D002837:Chromaffin Granules / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D002838:Chromaffin System / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains