Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Mitochondrial structure in the rat adrenal cortex.

B J Merry

    Journal of Anatomy
    |July 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Distinct adrenal cortex mitochondria, including polyamine forms, were observed in rats. Outer membrane protrusions may aid cholesterol transport for steroidogenesis.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Individual or paired exposure of domestic chicks to an open field: Some behavioural and adrenocortical consequences.

    Behavioural processes·2014
    Same author

    The molecular basis by which dietary restricted feeding reduces mitochondrial reactive oxygen species generation.

    Mechanisms of ageing and development·2010
    Same author

    Dietary restriction in rodents--delayed or retarded ageing?

    Mechanisms of ageing and development·2005
    Same author

    The effect of aging and caloric restriction on mitochondrial protein density and oxygen consumption.

    Experimental gerontology·2004
    Same author

    Oxidative stress and mitochondrial function with aging--the effects of calorie restriction.

    Aging cell·2004
    Same author

    Effect of caloric restriction on mitochondrial reactive oxygen species production and bioenergetics: reversal by insulin.

    American journal of physiology. Regulatory, integrative and comparative physiology·2003
    Same journal

    Two-step workflow integrating automatic registration and manual refinement for the accurate alignment of serial histological sections in 3D reconstruction.

    Journal of anatomy·2026
    Same journal

    Correction to "Cajal-Retzius neurons are required for the development of the human hippocampal fissure".

    Journal of anatomy·2026
    Same journal

    Loss of primary cilia in late pituitary organogenesis does not cause endocrine dysfunction.

    Journal of anatomy·2026
    Same journal

    Cumulative effects of lifelong systemic excess growth hormone on postcranial skeletal morphology in adult mice.

    Journal of anatomy·2026
    Same journal

    Layer-by-layer soft-tissue effects on flexion-extension-dominant passive ex vivo limb joint ROM in quadrupedal mammals: An anatomical contribution to a morphofunctional framework.

    Journal of anatomy·2026
    Same journal

    Musculo-skeletal variation in the forelimb of two highly specialised diggers (genus Talpa).

    Journal of anatomy·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Cell Biology
    • Endocrinology
    • Mitochondrial Biology

    Background:

    • The adrenal cortex synthesizes crucial steroid hormones.
    • Mitochondria play a vital role in steroidogenesis.
    • Specific mitochondrial morphologies in the adrenal cortex are not fully understood.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe distinct mitochondrial classes in the Sprague Dawley CFY rat adrenal cortex.
    • To investigate the role of mitochondrial outer membrane protrusions in cholesterol transport.

    Main Methods:

    • Morphological analysis of adrenal cortex mitochondria from Sprague Dawley CFY rats.
    • Observation under varying conditions, including ACTH stimulation and cold-stress exposure.

    Main Results:

    Related Experiment Videos

    • Two distinct mitochondrial classes were identified in the adrenal cortex.
    • Polyaminar mitochondria were prevalent in the zona fasciculata and reticularis, especially after ACTH stimulation due to cold stress.
    • Mitochondrial outer membrane protrusions were observed, often interacting with lipid droplets.

    Conclusions:

    • The functional significance of polyaminar mitochondria in steroidogenesis requires further investigation.
    • Mitochondrial outer membrane protrusions may facilitate cholesterol transport to the inner mitochondrial membrane for side-chain cleavage.
    • These findings offer insights into mitochondrial dynamics and steroid hormone production in the adrenal cortex.