Light and electron microscopic histochemistry of the peroxidase activity in the secretory granules of the developing hamster submandibular gland.

On the basis of light and electron microscopic observations of the post natal development of the hamster submandibular gland, granules in the acinar cells showed considerably variations in size and shape, as well as electron density of the peroxidase-positive reaction. The present study shows that secretory granules of the hamster submandibular gland undergo changes of area and of intensity for peroxidase activity 6 months after birth.