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[The structure and ultrastructure of the pulp in Vipera aspis (Viperidae)].
- Source :
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Bulletin du Groupement international pour la recherche scientifique en stomatologie & odontologie [Bull Group Int Rech Sci Stomatol Odontol] 1989 Dec; Vol. 32 (3), pp. 163-8. - Publication Year :
- 1989
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Abstract
- The present paper using classical and transmission electron microscopy brings the first data on the pulp of the fangs of Viperidae (poisonous serpents with terrestrial or semi-aquatic habits). The pulp of the fangs of Viperidae shows a poor collagen and fibroblast content and a high developed vascular system. The odontoblasts are polarized, with a high organelle content. The interconnections are constituted of lateral "gap junction" systems. At a late secretion stage, the odontoblastic processes show a poor cytoplasm, mainly constituted of microfilaments.
Details
- Language :
- French
- ISSN :
- 0250-4693
- Volume :
- 32
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Bulletin du Groupement international pour la recherche scientifique en stomatologie & odontologie
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 2695189