Electron microscopical-immunocytochemical evidence of ecdysteroids in the prothoracic gland of Galleria mellonella.

Authors :: Birkenbeil H
Eckert M
Gersch M
Source :: Cell and tissue research [Cell Tissue Res] 1979 Aug; Vol. 200 (2), pp. 285-90.
Publication Year :: 1979
Abstract: Fixation of prothoracic glands of Galleria mellonella with a solution containing saponin permits immunocytochemical staining of the entire gland. By this means ecdysteroids were demonstrated electron microscopically to be present in the hyaloplasm and microtubules.

Subjects :: Animals
Cell Membrane analysis
Exocrine Glands analysis
Exocrine Glands ultrastructure
Immunoenzyme Techniques
Microtubules analysis
Moths ultrastructure
Ecdysone analysis
Ecdysterone analysis
Lepidoptera analysis
Moths analysis

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