scholarly journals Cytochemical properties of mitochondria in the gastric parietal cell.

1979 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 873-877 ◽  
Author(s):  
P L Sannes ◽  
T Katsuyama ◽  
S S Spicer

The matrix of some mitochondria in gastric parietal cells of rat and guinea pig evidenced affinity for the high iron diamine method which localizes sulfated complex carbohydrates selectively by light and electron microscopy. Such staining has not been observed elsewhere in the stomach. The high iron diamine reactive mitochondria about equaled in number those which were unreactive, and the two groups were indistinguishable morphologically. The distinction was not apparent either when mitochondria were stained by other cytochemical procedures including dialyzed iron for acidic complex carbohydrates, 3-3' diaminobenzidine-H2O2 at pH 6.0 for cytochrome oxidase, and Kominick's pyroantimonate osmium tetroxide for antimonate precipitable cations. The dialyzed iron method stained acid glycoconjugates in the outer intermembrane space in parietal cell mitochondria. These mitochondria stained more strongly with dialyzed iron than have any others examined heretofore with this method and comprised the only reactive mitochondria in the stomach. Parietal cell mitochondria also stained strongly for cytochrome oxidase but those of other gastric cells failed to evidence this reactivity.

2006 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 568-578 ◽  
Author(s):  
Graham S. Banting ◽  
D. Moira Glerum

ABSTRACT Cox11p is an integral protein of the inner mitochondrial membrane that is essential for cytochrome c oxidase assembly. The bulk of the protein is located in the intermembrane space and displays high levels of evolutionary conservation. We have analyzed a collection of site-directed and random cox11 mutants in an effort to further define essential portions of the molecule. Of the alleles studied, more than half had no apparent effect on Cox11p function. Among the respiration deficiency-encoding alleles, we identified three distinct phenotypes, which included a set of mutants with a misassembled or partially assembled cytochrome oxidase, as indicated by a blue-shifted cytochrome aa 3 peak. In addition to the shifted spectral signal, these mutants also display a specific reduction in the levels of subunit 1 (Cox1p). Two of these mutations are likely to occlude a surface pocket behind the copper-binding domain in Cox11p, based on analogy with the Sinorhizobium meliloti Cox11 solution structure, thereby suggesting that this pocket is crucial for Cox11p function. Sequential deletions of the matrix portion of Cox11p suggest that this domain is not functional beyond the residues involved in mitochondrial targeting and membrane insertion. In addition, our studies indicate that Δcox11, like Δsco1, displays a specific hypersensitivity to hydrogen peroxide. Our studies provide the first evidence at the level of the cytochrome oxidase holoenzyme that Cox1p is the in vivo target for Cox11p and suggest that Cox11p may also have a role in the response to hydrogen peroxide exposure.


1976 ◽  
Vol 24 (11) ◽  
pp. 1159-1168 ◽  
Author(s):  
R T Parmley ◽  
S S Spicer ◽  
K Poon ◽  
J Wright

Complex carbohydrates and cations have been localized by cytochemical methods in mitochondria of mammalian leukocytes, hepatocytes and oyster gill epithelium. Glycoconjugate of acidic nature was visualized with the dialyzed iron method in or on the outer membrane and inner boundary membrane and in the outer intermembrane space but not on the membranes of cristae or in the intracristate space, or matrix. Sulfated glycoconjugate was demonstrated with the high iron diamine method in a similar distribution and in, on, or between, membranes of cristae as well. Intermittent aggregates of dialyzed iron and high iron diamine stained material were often found in the outer intermembrane space. The periphery of isolated rat liver mitochondria also stained with a Concanavalin A horseradish peroxidase technique, indicating the presence of macromolecules, presumably glycoproteins containing mannose or glucose. The distribution of antimonate reactive cation in mitochondria of leukocytes resembled that of the acidic glycoconjugate, indicating binding of cations to anionic groups of the latter. The complex carbohydrates and cations demonstrated cytochemically in mitochondria are considered in relation to previous biochemical studies.


1974 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas S. Leeson

The cytological features of the gastric parietal cell of the rat have been described using light and electron microscopy of material fixed either directly or after previous rapid freezing. Appearances have been correlated with the secretory cycle and particular emphasis placed on the conformation and interrelation of cytoplasmic tubulovesicles and intracellular canaliculi. The possible continuity of these membrane systems and their importance in acid secretion have been discussed in relation to the effectiveness of rapid freezing in preservation of vital relations. It is concluded that rapid freezing before chemical fixation does produce material which more accurately reflects vital appearances than does routine chemical fixation; and further evidence is provided for the theory of membrane flow during the secretory cycle of the parietal cell. Further, the possibility of membrane breakdown and reformation during the cycle is discussed.


Author(s):  
H. Clarke Anderson ◽  
Priscilla R. Coulter

Epiphyseal cartilage matrix contains fibrils and particles of at least 5 different types: 1. Banded collagen fibrils, present throughout the matrix, but not seen in the lacunae. 2. Non-periodic fine fibrils <100Å in diameter (Fig. 1), which are most notable in the lacunae, and may represent immature collagen. 3. Electron dense matrix granules (Fig. 1) which are often attached to fine fibrils and collagen fibrils, and probably contain protein-polysaccharide although the possibility of a mineral content has not been excluded. 4. Matrix vesicles (Fig. 2) which show a selective distribution throughout the epiphysis, and may play a role in calcification. 5. Needle-like apatite crystals (Fig. 2).Blocks of formalin-fixed epiphysis from weanling mice were digested with the following agents in 0.1M phosphate buffer: a) 5% ethylenediaminetetraacetate (EDTA) at pH 8.3, b) 0.015% bovine testicular hyaluronidase (Sigma, type IV, 750 units/mg) at pH 5.5, and c) 0.1% collagenase (Worthington, chromatograhically pure, 200 units/mg) at pH 7.4. All digestions were carried out at 37°C overnight. Following digestion tissues were examined by light and electron microscopy to determine changes in the various fibrils and particles of the matrix.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dun-Xian Tan ◽  
Russel. J. Reiter

     It was a surprising discovery when mitochondria, as the power houses of cells, were also found to synthesize the potent mitochondrial targeted antioxidant, melatonin. The melatonin synthetic enzyme serotonin N-acetyltransferase (SNAT) was found in matrix and also in the intermembrane space of mitochondria. We hypothesize that the melatonin synthesis occurs in the matrix due to substrate (N-acetyl co-enzyme A) availability while the intermembrane space may serve as the recycling pool of SNAT to regulate the melatonin circadian rhythm. Another surprise was that the melatonin membrane receptors, including MT1 and MT2, were also present in mitochondria. The protective effects of melatonin against neuronal injury induced by brain ischemia/reperfusion were proven to be mainly mediated by mitochondrial melatonin receptors rather than the cell surface membrane receptors which is contrary to the classical principle. In addition, melatonin metabolic enzyme has also been identified in the mitochondria. This enzyme can convert melatonin to N-acetylserotonin to strengthen the antitumor effects of melatonin. Thus, mitochondria are the generator, battle ground and metabolic sites of melatonin. The biological significance of the strong association between mitochondria and melatonin should be intensively investigated. 


2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dun-Xian Tan ◽  
Russel. J. Reiter

     It was a surprising discovery when mitochondria, as the power houses of cells, were also found to synthesize the potent mitochondrial targeted antioxidant, melatonin. The melatonin synthetic enzyme serotonin N-acetyltransferase (SNAT) was found in matrix and also in the intermembrane space of mitochondria. We hypothesize that the melatonin synthesis occurs in the matrix due to substrate (N-acetyl co-enzyme A) availability while the intermembrane space may serve as the recycling pool of SNAT to regulate the melatonin circadian rhythm. Another surprise was that the melatonin membrane receptors, including MT1 and MT2, were also present in mitochondria. The protective effects of melatonin against neuronal injury induced by brain ischemia/reperfusion were proven to be mainly mediated by mitochondrial melatonin receptors rather than the cell surface membrane receptors which is contrary to the classical principle. In addition, melatonin metabolic enzyme has also been identified in the mitochondria. This enzyme can convert melatonin to N-acetylserotonin to strengthen the antitumor effects of melatonin. Thus, mitochondria are the generator, battle ground and metabolic sites of melatonin. The biological significance of the strong association between mitochondria and melatonin should be intensively investigated. 


2017 ◽  
Vol 152 (5) ◽  
pp. S418
Author(s):  
Yuki Hirata ◽  
Shinji Fukuda ◽  
Kazuhiko Yamada ◽  
Kazuhide Higuchi ◽  
Yuki I. Kawamura ◽  
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