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Granulocytic-like cells in the human fallopian tube
The Journal of Reproductive Medicine
|May 1, 1978
Summary
A fourth cell type in the fallopian tube closely resembles endometrial granulocytes (K cells). This suggests these cells may be identical and present throughout the entire Müllerian tract.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive biology
- Cell biology
- Gynecologic pathology
Background:
- The fallopian tube epithelium comprises ciliated, nonciliated (secretory), and intercalary (peg) cells.
- A fourth cell type has been variably described as a wandering or progenitor cell.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the nature of a potential fourth cell type in the fallopian tube epithelium.
- To compare this cell type with known cells in the female reproductive tract.
Main Methods:
- Morphologic analysis of fallopian tube epithelium.
- Histochemical staining techniques.
- Comparison with endometrial granulocytes (K cells).
Main Results:
- A distinct fourth cell type was identified in the fallopian tube epithelium.
- This cell type exhibited significant morphologic and histochemical similarities to endometrial granulocytes (K cells).
Conclusions:
- The fourth cell type in the fallopian tube is likely identical to endometrial granulocytes (K cells).
- Granulocytes may be a ubiquitous cell type throughout the entire Müllerian tract.