An enzyme histochemical and biochemical study of the activity of three oxidative enzymes in the developing rat parotid gland

• Published in: Biotechnic & histochemistry Vol. 77; no. 4; pp. 189 - 200
• Main Authors: Redman, R S, Jelic, J S, Kruse, D H, Wilkins, S D, Field, R B
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.07.2002
• Subjects: Animals; Animals, Newborn; Biomarkers; Cell Differentiation; Cytoplasm - enzymology; Electron Transport Complex IV - analysis; Female; Histocytochemistry - methods; Male; Mitochondria - enzymology; Mitochondria - ultrastructure; NADPH Dehydrogenase - analysis; Parotid Gland - anatomy & histology; Parotid Gland - enzymology; Parotid Gland - growth & development; Pregnancy; Rats; Rats, Sprague-Dawley; Salivary Ducts - enzymology; Salivary Ducts - ultrastructure; Succinate Dehydrogenase - analysis

Information on ductal differentiation in the developing rat parotid gland is sparse. One of the main functions of the striated and excretory ducts in this gland is the selective exchange of electrolytes from the primary fluid secreted by the acini. These ducts are rich in a number of enzymes involve...