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Lympho-epithelial interactions in the turtle Chrysemys scrypta elegans.

F Bianchi1, F Giannessi, A Dolfi

  • 1Chair of Histology and General Embryology, University of Pisa, Italy.

The Anatomical Record
|May 1, 1990
PubMed
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Researchers studied lymphoid infiltrations in the turtle esophagus. Specialized epithelial cells showed micropinocytotic activity, suggesting a local system for uptake of foreign material and immune responses.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Pathology
  • Immunology
  • Reptile Biology

Background:

  • Lymphoid infiltrations in the esophagus of Chrysemys scripta elegans are widespread.
  • These infiltrations occur in the lamina propria and covering epithelium.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the morphological characteristics of lymphoid infiltrations in the turtle esophagus.
  • To determine the function of specific epithelial cells within these infiltrations.

Main Methods:

  • Light and transmission electron microscopy were employed to examine tissue morphology.
  • Horseradish peroxidase (HRP) was introduced into the esophageal lumen to assess cellular uptake.

Main Results:

  • Epithelial cells with distinct features were identified at the apex of lymphoid infiltrations.

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  • These specialized cells demonstrated significant micropinocytotic activity upon HRP introduction.

    • Conclusions:

    • A local system for the uptake of extraneous material likely exists in the turtle esophagus.
    • This uptake system may initiate local and systemic immunological processes in reptiles.