Ultrastructure of galactogen in the albumen gland of Helix pomatia

Nieland, Michael L.; Goudsmit, Esther M.

doi:10.1016/s0022-5320(69)80059-6

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“…The ultrastructural characteristics of these cells correspond to those found in cells with a highly active secretory pathway, as is evidenced by the remarkable development of the rough endoplasmic reticulum and the Golgi complex. A similar development of these biosynthetic organelles has been observed in the albumen gland secretory cells of several pulmonates (Nieland and Goudsmit 1969;de Jong-Brink 1969;Zubiaga et al 1989;Gómez et al 1998).…”

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“…Previous histochemical and biochemical studies have shown that, in addition to proteins, the albumen gland of several gastropods produces galactogen as a component of the PVF (Nieland and Goudsmit 1969;de Jong-Brink 1969;Goudsmit 1975;Okotore et al 1982;Wijsman and Wijck-Batenburg 1987;Gómez et al 1998;Wijdenes et al 1983;Khien et al 2001). Other authors mention calcium as an additional element in this fluid (Meenakshi and Watabe 1977;Turner and McCabe 1990) and minor amounts of lipids have been reported (Garin et al 1996).…”

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“…In P. paludosa, Vermeire and Hinsch (1984) have only reported the presence of secretory cells as components of the albumen gland proper. Moreover, in numerous pulmonate gastropods such as Biomphalaria glabrata (de Jong-Brink 1969), Stagnicola elodes (Rudolph 1983), Helix pomatia (Nieland and Goudsmit 1969), Arion subfuscus (Zubiaga 1989;Gómez et al 1998) and Deroceras laeve (Els 1974), the albumen gland is composed of tubules consisting of two cell types, viz. secretory cells and ciliated non-secretory centrotubular cells, arranged around a central lumen.…”

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“…In P. canaliculata, the pallial oviduct is constituted by a seminal receptaculum, a bursa copulatrix and an albumen gland/ capsule gland complex that merges into a large pinkish-red ovoid-shaped structure (Catalán et al 2002). The albumen gland is found not only in the genital tract of prosobranchs but also in many, if not all, hermaphroditic species of fresh water and terrestrial pulmonate gastropods (de Jong-Brink 1969;Nieland and Goudsmit 1969;Courtot and Gomot 1982;Wijsman and Wijck-Batenburg 1987;Zubiaga et al 1989;Gómez et al 1998;Morishita et al 1998).…”

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Pallial oviduct of Pomacea canaliculata (Gastropoda): ultrastructural studies of the parenchymal cellular types involved in the metabolism of perivitellins

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Seasonal variations in the morphology of the parenchymal mass and function of the albumen gland/capsule gland complex have been studied in Pomacea canaliculata, together with the cellular types involved in the synthesis and secretion of perivitellin fluid components. The two major parenchymal cell types, albumen secretory cells (AS) and labyrinthic cells (LC), undergo seasonal variations throughout the annual reproductive cycle, which is divided into three periods. Both cellular types show maximal development and structural complexity during the reproductive period (spring and summer). AS cells have a well-developed Golgi complex and rough endoplasmic reticulum and their secretory granules show electron-dense particles of about 20 nm (probably galactogen). These cells are uniquely involved in ovorubin and PV2 perivitellin synthesis and their secretory granules are the single storage site for these two major perivitellins, as revealed by immunoelectron microscopy. AS also possess calcium deposits that infiltrate the cytoplasmic matrix. The luminal surfaces of LC exhibit long cilia intermingled with sparce short microvilli. Basally, the plasma membrane shows deep irregular folds that extend through the cytoplasm up to the subapical region. Calcium deposits infiltrate the cytoplasm and accumulate in the extracellular space of the basal labyrinth. Nerve terminals seem to be involved in the regulation of parenchymal cell secretion. At the post-reproductive period, AS markedly change their aspect following the release of most of the secretory granules into the acinar lumen. LC decrease in volume, the number of their cilia decreases, their cytoplasmic folds are much thinner and their extracellular spaces lack calcium particles. At the pre-reproductive period (winter), AS and LC recover and prepare for the subsequent period.

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Section: Anatomical Considerationsmentioning

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confidence: 99%

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“…Ces deux derniè-res substances interviennent au moment de la ponte et constituent la couche péri-vitelline des oeufs (Goudsmit, 1975 (Goudsmit, 1964 ; Ashwell, 1965 ; Neufeld, 1967 ;Sawicka, 1967 ;Meenakshi et Scheer, 1969 ;Bolognani Fantin et Gervaso, 1971 ;Goudsmit et Friedman, 1976). Les études ultrastructurales sont peu nombreuses, cependant on dispose de la description des cellules de la glande à albumen d'Helix pomatia (Nieland et Goudsmit, 1969) et de Biomphalaria glabrata (De Jong-Brink, 1969 Goudsmit, 1969 (Laviolette, 1954 ;Lusis, 1961 ;Smith, 1966 ; Laryea, 1968) en fonction des phases de croissance du tractus génital. Chez Helix aspersa, les recherches effectuées sur la différenciation du tractus génital (Courtot, 1975(Courtot, , 1977Enée et al, 1977) (Geraerts et Joosse, 1975 ; Algera, 1976) et chez Agriolimax reticulatus (Wijdenes et Runham, 1976 Goudsmit, 1969) ou à une différence de nature des polysaccharides car Goudsmit (1964Goudsmit ( , 1975 (Palade, 1975 …”

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Les stades de l'organogenèse et la cytodifférenciation de la glande à albumen de l'escargot Helix aspersa Müller

Courtot¹,

Gomot²

1982

Reprod. Nutr. Dévelop.

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Summary. Snail albumen gland cytodifferentiation during organogenesis.The differentiation of the albumen gland of the pulmonate stylommatophora Helix aspersa has been divided into five stages. An ultrastructural study showed the differentiation of undifferentiated epithelial cells into two cell types : ciliated cells and secretory cells.The glandular differentiation of epithelial cells was characterized by the development of ergastoplasma and the Golgi apparatus which were both involved in protein and galactogen synthesis.Introduction.

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Peroxisomes, Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum, and Lipids

Cheville¹

2009

Ultrastructural Pathology the Comparative Cellular Basis of Disease

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Ultrastructure of galactogen in the albumen gland of Helix pomatia

Cited by 36 publications

References 23 publications

Pallial oviduct of Pomacea canaliculata (Gastropoda): ultrastructural studies of the parenchymal cellular types involved in the metabolism of perivitellins

Pallial oviduct of Pomacea canaliculata (Gastropoda): ultrastructural studies of the parenchymal cellular types involved in the metabolism of perivitellins

Les stades de l'organogenèse et la cytodifférenciation de la glande à albumen de l'escargot Helix aspersa Müller

Peroxisomes, Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum, and Lipids

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