Histochemical study of globules in accessory cells of sea-urchin ovary: in relation to jelly coat substance.
Accessory cells of the sea-urchin ovary were studied histologically and histochemically. Different types of globules in these cells were distinguished. Histochemical observations suggest that the accessory cells synthesize neutral mucosubstances, sulfo- and sialopolysaccharides, which might be precursors for jelly formation.
D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006003:Glycogen / Q000032:analysis; D006025:Glycosaminoglycans / Q000032:analysis; D006651:Histocytochemistry; D010053:Ovary / Q000032:analysis / Q000166:cytology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D012617:Sea Urchins / Q000032:analysis* / Q000166:cytology; D013194:Staining and Labeling
D006025:Glycosaminoglycans; D006003:Glycogen