Asialoprotein uptake by liver cells: Immunofluorescence microscopy

Vacuolated cells in the liver of young rats were studied by light and electron microscopy following the administration of vitamin A (200 units per gram of body weight). Their characteristics were compared with similar cells found in untreated animals.In rats given vitamin A, cells with vacuolated cytoplasm were a prominent feature. These cells were found mostly in a perisinusoidal location, although some appeared to be in between liver cells (Fig. 1). Electron microscopy confirmed their location in Disse's space adjacent to the sinusoid and in recesses between liver cells. Some appeared to be bordering the lumen of the sinusoid, but careful observation usually revealed a tenuous endothelial process separating the vacuolated cell from the vascular space. In appropriate sections, fenestrations in the thin endothelial processes were noted (Fig. 2, arrow).

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Effects of Hypophysectomy on the Fine Structure of Rat Liver Cells

Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America ◽

10.1017/s0424820100060799 ◽

1967 ◽

Vol 25 ◽

pp. 156-157

Author(s):

Robert R. Cardell

Keyword(s):

Electron Microscopy ◽

Fine Structure ◽

Rat Liver ◽

Liver Cell ◽

Anterior Pituitary ◽

Liver Cells ◽

Biochemical Studies ◽

Liver Functions ◽

Rat Liver Cells ◽

And Control

Hypophysectomy of the rat renders this animal deficient in the hormones of the anterior pituitary gland, thus causing many primary and secondary hormonal effects on basic liver functions. Biochemical studies of these alterations in the rat liver cell are quite extensive; however, relatively few morphological observations on such cells have been recorded. Because the available biochemical information was derived mostly from disrupted and fractionated liver cells, it seemed desirable to examine the problem with the techniques of electron microscopy in order to see what changes are apparent in the intact liver cell after hypophysectomy. Accordingly, liver cells from rats which had been hypophysectomized 5-120 days before sacrifice were studied. Sham-operated rats served as controls and both hypophysectomized and control rats were fasted 15 hours before sacrifice.

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The application of video-enhanced constrast/differential interference constrast microscopy in conjunction with whole mount electron microscopy to the study of organelle transport

Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America ◽

10.1017/s0424820100102419 ◽

1988 ◽

Vol 46 ◽

pp. 66-67

Author(s):

J. H. Hayden

Keyword(s):

Electron Microscopy ◽

Rana Pipiens ◽

Silver Film ◽

Immunofluorescence Microscopy ◽

Organelle Transport ◽

Linear Element ◽

Whole Mount ◽

Carbon Coated ◽

Linear Elements ◽

Dic Microscopy

In a previous study, Allen video-enhanced constrast/differential interference constrast (AVEC-DIC) microscopy was used in conjunction with immunofluorescence microscopy to demonstrate that organelles and vesicle move in either direction along linear elements composed of microtubules. However, this study was limited in that the number of microtubules making up a linear element could not be determined. To overcome this limitation, we have used AVEC-DIC microscopy in conjunction with whole mount electron microscopy.Keratocytes from Rana pipiens were grown on glass coverslips as described elsewhere. Gold London Finder grids were Formvar- and carbon coated, and sterilized by exposure to ultraviolet light. It is important to select a Formvar film that gives a grey reflection when it is floated on water. A silver film is too thick and will detract from the image in the light microscope.

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