title: [The ultrastructure of adrenocortical cells after intake of drinking sulfate- and boron-containing mineral waters (experimental study)].
abstract: The present experimental study with the use of electron microscopy has shown that intake of sulfate mineral water (sulfate concentration: 2.2 g/l, mineralization: 3.9 g/l) by rats enhanced structural and functional reserves of their adrenocorticocytes. In contrast, intake of highly mineralized water containing large amounts of boron (concentration: 250 mg/l, mineralization: 10.6 g/l) resulted in reduced structural and functional reserves of adrenocortical cells; accordingly, their adaptive capacity decreased. The authors attribute these changes to the development of local destructive processes in selected cellular ultrastructures.
authors.forename: Iu N
authors.initials: IuN
authors.lastname: Korolev
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Geniatulina
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Nikulina
mesh_terms: D000302:Adrenal Cortex / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D000818:Animals; D001896:Boron Compounds / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000494:pharmacology; D008297:Male; D008900:Mineral Waters / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D051381:Rats; D013431:Sulfates / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000494:pharmacology
chemical_list: D001896:Boron Compounds; D008900:Mineral Waters; D013431:Sulfates