scholarly journals Biochemical and morphological aspects of salivary glands of the predator Brontocoris tabidus (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae)

2007 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 469-477 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dihego de Oliveira Azevedo ◽  
José Cola Zanuncio ◽  
José Salazar Zanuncio Jr. ◽  
Gustavo Ferreira Martins ◽  
Solange Marques-Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Salivary Glands ◽  
Feeding Habits ◽  
Morphological Aspects ◽  
Biochemical Assays ◽  
Heteroptera Pentatomidae ◽  
Different Parts

The aim of this work was to study the feeding habits of the predator Brontocoris tabidus (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) analyzing the salivary gland complex (SGC). The SGC was dissected and subjected to histological analyses and biochemical assays. Results showed that a pair of bilobed principal salivary glands and one pair of tubular accessory salivary glands form the SGC and different parts of salivary gland synthesizes similar substances. Lipases, a-amylase and trypsin-like enzymes were detected at both lobes of the principal salivary gland. These data together with observations related to the predator's diet suggested that it could be considered an obligate zoophytophagous.

scholarly journals Neurofibromin expression by normal salivary glands

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eloá Borges Luna ◽  
Pâmella Pinho Montovani ◽  
Rafaela Elvira Rozza-de-Menezes ◽  
Karin Soares Cunha
Keyword(s):  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Salivary Glands ◽  
Acinar Cells ◽  
Staining Intensity ◽  
Neurofibromatosis 1 ◽  
Tissue Type ◽  
Sublingual Gland ◽  
Minor Salivary Glands ◽  
Expression Levels ◽  
Ductal Cells

AbstractIntroductionNeurofibromin, a protein encoded by theNF1gene, is mutated in neurofibromatosis 1, one of the most common genetic diseases. Oral manifestations are common and a high prevalence of hyposalivation was recently described in individuals with neurofibromatosis 1. Although neurofibromin is ubiquitously expressed, its expression levels vary depending on the tissue type and developmental stage of the organism. The role of neurofibromin in the development, morphology, and physiology of salivary glands is unknown and a detailed expression of neurofibromin in human normal salivary glands has never been investigated.AimTo investigate the expression levels and distribution of neurofibromin in acinar and ductal cells of major and minor salivary glands of adult individuals without NF1.Material and methodTen samples of morphologically normal major and minor salivary glands (three samples of each gland: parotid, submandibular and minor salivary; and one sample of sublingual gland) from individuals without neurofibromatosis 1 were selected to assess neurofibromin expression through immunohistochemistry. Immunoquantification was performed by a digital method.ResultsNeurofibromin was expressed in the cytoplasm of both serous and mucous acinar cells, as well as in ducts from all the samples of salivary glands. Staining intensity varied from mild to strong depending on the type of salivary gland and region (acini or ducts). Ducts had higher neurofibromin expression than acinar cells (p = 0.003). There was no statistical association between the expression of neurofibromin and the type of the salivary gland, considering acini (p = 0.09) or ducts (p = 0.50) of the four salivary glands (parotid, submandibular, minor salivary, and sublingual gland). Similar results were obtained comparing the acini (p = 0.35) and ducts (p = 0.50) of minor and major salivary glands. Besides, there was no correlation between the expression of neurofibromin and age (p = 0.08), and sex (p = 0.79) of the individuals, considering simultaneously the neurofibromin levels of acini and duct (n = 34).ConclusionNeurofibromin is expressed in the cytoplasm of serous and mucous acinar cells, and ductal cells of salivary glands, suggesting that this protein is important for salivary gland function.

Trypanosome infections and survival in tsetse

Parasitology ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 116 (S1) ◽  
pp. S23-S28 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Maudlin ◽  
S. C. Welburn ◽  
P. J. M. Milligan
Keyword(s):  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Salivary Glands ◽  
Trypanosoma Brucei ◽  
Glossina Morsitans Morsitans ◽  
Trypanosoma Congolense ◽  
Vectorial Capacity ◽  
Trypanosome Infection ◽  
Trypanosoma Brucei Rhodesiense ◽  
Glossina Morsitans ◽  
Differential Effects

SummaryThe effect of trypanosome infection on vector survival was observed in a line of Glossina morsitans morsitans selected for susceptibility to trypanosome infection. The differential effects of midgut and salivary gland infections on survival were examined by exposing flies to infection with either Trypanosoma congolense which colonizes midgut and mouthparts or Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense which colonizes midgut and salivary glands. A comparison of the survival distributions of uninfected flies with those exposed to infection showed that salivary gland infection significantly reduces tsetse survival; midgut infection had little or no effect on the survival of tsetse. The significance of these findings is discussed in relation to the vectorial capacity of wild flies.

First Insights into the Molecular Basis of Pleomorphic Adenomas of the Salivary Glands

2000 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.L. Voz ◽  
W.J.M. Van de Ven ◽  
K. Kas
Keyword(s):  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Salivary Glands ◽  
Benign Tumor ◽  
Salivary Gland Tumor ◽  
Transitional Zone ◽  
Chromosome 8 ◽  
Gland Tumor ◽  
Histopathological Classification ◽  
Pleomorphic Adenomas ◽  
Chromosomal Changes

Pleomorphic adenoma, or mixed tumor of the salivary glands, is a benign tumor originating from the major and minor salivary glands. Eighty-five percent of these tumors are found in the parotid gland, 10% in the minor (sublingual) salivary glands, and 5% in the submandibular gland. It is the most common type of salivary gland tumor, accounting for almost 50% of all neoplasms in these organs. In fact, after the first observation of recurrent loss of chromosome 22 in meningioma, this was the second type of benign tumor for which non-random chromosomal changes were reported. The rate of malignant change with the potential to metastasize has been reported to be only 2 to 3%, and only a few cases of metastasizing pleomorphic salivary gland adenomas have been described to date. The fact that these tumors arise in organs located in an ontogenetic transitional zone, a region where endoderm and ectoderm meet, might be one of the reasons for the often-problematic histopathological classification. This type of benign tumor has been cytogenetically very well-characterized, with several hundreds of tumors karyotyped. In addition to the cytogenetic subgroup with an apparently normal diploid stemline (making up approximately 30% of the cases), three major cytogenetic subgroups can be distinguished. In addition to a subgroup showing non-recurrent clonal abnormalities, another subgroup is composed of tumors with various translocations involving 12ql5. By far the largest cytogenetic subgroup, however, consists of tumors with chromosome 8 abnormalities, mainly showing translocations involving region 8ql2. The most frequently encountered aberration in this group is a t(3;8)(p21;q12).

Mesenchymal control over elongating and branching morphogenesis in salivary gland development

Development ◽  
1981 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 209-221
Author(s):  
Hiroyuki Nogawa ◽  
Takeo Mizuno
Keyword(s):  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Salivary Glands ◽  
Submaxillary Gland ◽  
Branching Morphogenesis ◽  
Mouse Submaxillary Gland ◽  
Gland Development

Recombination of the epithelium and mesenchyme between quail anterior submaxillary gland (elongating type) and quail anterior lingual or mouse submaxillary gland (branching type) was effected in vitro to clarify whether the elongating morphogenesis was directed by the epithelial or the mesenchymal component. Quail anterior submaxillary epithelium recombined with quail anterior lingual or mouse submaxillary mesenchyme came to branch. Conversely, quail anterior lingual or 12-day mouse submaxillary epithelium recombined with quail anterior submaxillary mesenchyme came to elongate, though the mesenchyme was less effective with 13-day mouse submaxillary epithelium. These results suggest that the elongating or branching morphogenesis of quail salivary glands is controlled by the mesenchyme.

Rare case of epidemic mumps

1997 ◽  
Vol 78 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-133
Author(s):  
H. S. Khaertynov
Keyword(s):  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Salivary Glands ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Pathological Process ◽  
Epidemic Parotitis ◽  
Mumps Infection

Diagnosis of epidemic parotitis (EP) in typical cases of the disease is not difficult, which is explained by the salivary gland involvement characteristic of this infection. It is known that in the pathological process of ES, in addition to salivary glands, pancreas, testicles, etc. can be involved. At the same time, different authors assess the possibility of their isolated involvement ambiguously: either pancreatitis or orchitis are the only manifestations of mumps infection, or involvement of salivary glands in the pathological process is a mandatory component of ES and, therefore, involvement of other glands cannot be isolated.

Kallikrein-related peptidase 10 expression in salivary gland tissues and tumours

2012 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 381-388 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark R. Darling ◽  
Nelly N. Hashem ◽  
Irene Zhang ◽  
Mohamed Mohamed ◽  
Kevin Fung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma ◽  
Salivary Glands ◽  
Pleomorphic Adenoma ◽  
Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma ◽  
Salivary Gland Tumour ◽  
Immunoperoxidase Staining ◽  
Aberrant Expression ◽  
Adenoid Cystic ◽  
Gland Tumour

Objectives Kallikrein-related peptidase 10 (KLK10) has been implicated in the development of several types of cancer. The purpose of this study was to analyze the expression of KLK10 in 3 types of salivary gland tumour and normal salivary glands. Materials and methods: A standard immunoperoxidase staining technique was used to assess the Immunoexpression profile of KLK10 in normal salivary glands and 3 types of salivary gland tumour: pleomorphic adenoma, adenoid cystic carcinoma and mucoepidermoid carcinoma. Results Pleomorphic adenomas showed significantly lower KLK10 levels than control tissues. Neither of the malignant tumours (adenoid cystic carcinoma and mucoepidermoid carcinoma) showed a significant alteration in the immunoreactive scores of KLK10 in comparison with the normal salivary gland tissues. KLK10 immunoreactive scores were comparable in adenoid cystic carcinoma and mucoepidermoid carcinoma. Pleomorphic adenoma had significantly lower levels of KLK10 than mucoepidermoid carcinoma. Conclusions The finding of lower KLK10 levels in pleomorphic adenoma suggests aberrant expression in a tumour that develops primarily from myoepithelial cells. A kallikrein cascade may play a role in the development and/or outcome of some salivary gland tumours.

Terminal duct adenocarcinomas of the parotid gland

1995 ◽  
Vol 109 (5) ◽  
pp. 466-468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bonnie L. Kemp ◽  
John G. Batsakis ◽  
Adel K. El-Naggar ◽  
Sophia N. Kotliar ◽  
Mario A. Luna
Keyword(s):  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Parotid Gland ◽  
Salivary Glands ◽  
Minor Salivary Gland ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Minor Salivary Glands ◽  
Biological Behaviour ◽  
Parotid Neoplasms ◽  
Clinicopathological Study

AbstractThe major salivary glands are considered to rarely be the sites of primary terminal duct adenocarcinomas, a neoplasm with a considerable predilection for origin from intraoral minor salivary glands. We present a clinicopathological study of 22 terminal duct adenocarcinomas of the parotid gland, the largest single series to date. A comparison between the parotid neoplasms and over 200 minor salivary gland terminal duct adenocarcinomas indicates there is little difference in biological behaviour and confirms the low-grade quality of the carcinomas, regardless of site of origin.

scholarly journals The determination of specificity, sensitivity and accuracy of core needle biopsy in the diagnosis of parotid and submandibular salivary glands tumors

2019 ◽  
Vol 76 (9) ◽  
pp. 921-928
Author(s):  
Aleksandar Oroz ◽  
Zorana Bokun ◽  
Djordje Antonijevic ◽  
Jasna Jevdjic
Keyword(s):  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Salivary Glands ◽  
Core Needle Biopsy ◽  
Needle Biopsy ◽  
Tumor Tissue ◽  
Submandibular Salivary Gland ◽  
Histopathological Analysis ◽  
Core Needle ◽  
Parotid Salivary Gland ◽  
Submandibular Salivary Glands

Background/Aim. The diagnosis of tumors of salivary glands relies heavily on radiological examination and biopsy of pathological tissue. The aim of this study was to investigate the sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of core needle biopsy in diagnosis of tumors of parotid and submandibular glands. Methods. This study was designed as a crosssectional clinical trial performed between May 2008 and ?ay 2015 at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Maxillofacial Surgery, Clinical Center Zemun, Belgrade, Serbia. The examinations included 200 patients among which 100 were diagnosed with tumors of parotid salivary glands and 100 with tumors of submandibular salivary glands. The core needle biopsy was undertaken in all cases where tumor was smaller than 2 cm, far from blood vessels and far from the deep layer of parotid gland. The histopathological analysis was performed to identify histological type of the lesion. Upon performing the surgical procedure and consequently the tumor tissue extirpation, tissue samples obtained were investigated for the definitive diagnosis. Results. The sensitivity of the procedure was 90.9% for parotid salivary gland and 74% for submandibular salivary gland, the specificity was 95.9% for parotid salivary gland and 93% for submandibular salivary gland and the accuracy was 94.7% for parotid salivary gland and 87% for submandibular salivary gland. Based on the histopathological findings of the salivary glands obtained using core needle biopsy of the tumor tissue, it was possible to differentiate between malignant and benign lesions. Conclusion. Current investigation points to the advantages and efficiency of core needle biopsy in diagnosis of tumors of parotid and submandibular salivary glands.

scholarly journals Epidemiologic Characteristics of Salivary Gland Tumors in an Iranian Population

2021 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nafise Shamloo ◽  
Alireza Ghanadan ◽  
Fahimeh Sadat Hashemian ◽  
Maedeh Ghorbanpour
Keyword(s):  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma ◽  
Salivary Glands ◽  
Pleomorphic Adenoma ◽  
Malignant Tumors ◽  
The Body ◽  
Salivary Gland Tumors ◽  
Benign Tumors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adenoid Cystic

Background: Salivary gland tumors include a wide variety of benign and malignant tumors in the oral and maxillofacial region. Although these tumors are not common, they are not rare. The prevalence of these tumors varies with regard to age, gender, and their location in the body. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the frequency of benign and malignant salivary gland tumors in patients referred to three referral hospitals in Tehran, Iran. Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study examined the demographic and pathologic records of the patients with salivary gland tumors submitted to the Department of Pathology of Amir Alam, Loghman Hakim, and Shohada Hospitals from 2005 to 2016. In this study, the histological variants of salivary gland tumors and clinical parameters such as age, gender, and the location of the tumor were examined. The clinical data were analyzed using SPSS software version 21. Results: Of 137632 patient records, 1180 cases were salivary gland tumors. Pleomorphic adenoma in 794 cases (67.3%) and adenoid cystic carcinoma in 109 cases (9.2%) were the most common tumors, respectively. Salivary gland tumors were more common in males, and the participants’ mean age was 42.86 ± 16.5 years. The most common site was parotid and minor salivary glands, with 937 (79.4%) and 137 (12%) cases, respectively. Conclusions: In this study, the most common benign tumor was pleomorphic adenoma in the parotid gland, and the most common malignant tumor was adenoid cystic carcinoma in the major salivary glands. Furthermore, benign tumors were more frequent than malignant tumors.

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