title: Cell types of the pars distalis of the hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus L.) adenohypophysis: cytological, immunocytochemical and ultrastructural studies. 2. Prolactin cells.
abstract: Staining and histochemical methods, immunofluorescence, and electron microscopy were used to individualize the prolactin cells in the adenohypophyseal pars distalis of the nonhibernating hedgehog. One cell type was differentiated; their characteristics at the light and electron microscopic levels were presented. Immunofluorescence has confirmed the functional significance of this cell type and the validity of the denomination 'prolactin cells'.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002454:Cell Differentiation; D005260:Female; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006364:Hedgehogs / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D008297:Male; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D010903:Pituitary Gland, Anterior / Q000166:cytology / Q000378:metabolism / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011388:Prolactin / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D011388:Prolactin