scholarly journals Light microscopic study on the absorptive cells and goblet cells in the intestine of adult common carp Cyprinus carpio

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 148-155
Author(s):  
Khalid Hadi Kadhim
Keyword(s):  
Alcian Blue ◽  
Common Carp ◽  
Periodic Acid ◽  
Goblet Cells ◽  
Staining Intensity ◽  
Anterior Portion ◽  
Periodic Acid Schiff ◽  
Posterior Portion ◽  
Absorptive Cells ◽  
Mucosal Folds

     The purpose of this study was to describe of some histological structures and histochemical features of the absorptive cells and goblet cells in intestine of common carp. In this study, Fifteen adult male common carp were catching alive from the AL-Forat river, with age about (7 - 12) months and mean of their weight was (2100 ± 81 g) and mean standard length was (50.4 ± 3.1 cm), immediately after death.Incision was made through the midventral line of the fish just from cranial to the anus to expose the intestine, specimens of intestine were taken and washed with (0.9 %) normal saline solution. Ten samples were obtained from different regions of each portion of the intestine (anterior, middle and posterior), fixed by either 10% neutral buffered formalin or Bouin’s solution approximately 24 hours at room temperature and then treated by routine histological processing. The stains were used, Hematoxylin and Eosin, periodic acid Schiff, Alcian blue pH 2.5, and Combinated Alcian blue PH 2.5 plus periodic acid Schiff. The Mean number, height and width of mucosal folds were measured and counts of goblet cells in the mucosal folds of each portion of the intestine. The results showed that the intestinal epithelium is simple columnar, the enterocytes were tall columnar cells with brush border; goblet cells were ovoid, located between the enterocytes. The folds composed of the entire thickness of the mucosa,  mean number, height and width of the mucosal folds were few in posterior portion of intestine compare with that in other portions. The anterior portion of the intestine has largest number of mucosal folds, while has less number of goblet cells compare to middle and posterior portions of the intestine. The epithelial cells stained red-purple by periodic acid Schiff stain with Alcian blue, the goblet cells were take positive reaction with periodic acid Schiff stain, and with Alcian blue plus periodic acid Schiff, while negative with only Alcian blue stain. Glycoprotein staining intensity varied from very weak to moderate, whereby the presence of neutral, acidic and sulphatedglycoconjugates. In conclusion, numbers of goblet cells were observed to be increased towards posterior portion of intestine required as lubricant for fecal expulsion, and reversed relation between number of the folds and goblet cells.

Agarose plug instillation causes goblet cell metaplasia by activating EGF receptors in rat airways

2000 ◽  
Vol 278 (1) ◽  
pp. L185-L192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heung-Man Lee ◽  
Kiyoshi Takeyama ◽  
Karim Dabbagh ◽  
James A. Lausier ◽  
Iris F. Ueki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcian Blue ◽  
Goblet Cell ◽  
Kinase Inhibitor ◽  
Periodic Acid ◽  
Goblet Cells ◽  
Secretory Cells ◽  
Egf Receptors ◽  
Periodic Acid Schiff ◽  
Egfr Expression ◽  
Goblet Cell Metaplasia

We hypothesized that foreign bodies in airways cause inflammation leading to goblet cell metaplasia. Instilled agarose plugs lodged in the bronchi of pathogen-free rats caused a time-dependent increase in Alcian blue-periodic acid-Schiff staining that was detected within 24 h and markedly increased at 72 h. Control bronchi contained no pregoblet or goblet cells, but plugged bronchi contained many pregoblet and goblet cells and a decrease in nongranulated secretory cells. In situ hybridization showed no expression of MUC5AC in control airways, but plugged airways showed a marked expression. Control bronchi showed sparse staining for epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) protein, but plugged bronchi showed intense EGFR staining in the epithelium. Pretreatment with an EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BIBX1522) prevented Alcian blue-periodic acid-Schiff staining and MUC5AC gene expression in plugged bronchi. Pretreatment with tumor necrosis factor-α neutralizing antibody or pretreatment with cyclophosphamide abolished plug-induced EGFR protein expression and goblet cell metaplasia. Thus instillation of agarose plugs induces profound goblet cell metaplasia by causing EGFR expression and activation.

scholarly journals Histological and Histochemical studies of Esophagus in Mabuya aurata septemaeniata

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 437-444
Author(s):  
Baghdad Science Journal
Keyword(s):  
Epithelial Cells ◽  
Alcian Blue ◽  
Periodic Acid ◽  
Goblet Cells ◽  
Muscularis Mucosa ◽  
Periodic Acid Schiff

The wall of the esophagus in Mabuya aurata septemaeniata as in high vertebrates consists of four layers, mucosa, submucosa,muscularis and serosa. Mucosa forms many unorganized short and long folds penetrate inside the esophageal cavity. Mucosa contains two sub layers, first one is lining epithelium which includes two types of cells, simple ciliated columnar epithelial cells and goblet cells, second one is lamina properia. Mucosa does not have muscularis mucosa. There is no esophageal glands within esophagus. Many special stains were used as (Periodic Acid Schiff (PAS)) to detect Carbohydrates in goblet cells. Alcian blue were used to detect the amount of goblet cells within lining epithelium. Alcian blue + PAS together confirm that the secreted mucin from goblet cells was acidic.

scholarly journals Studi Histokimia Sebaran Karbohidrat Usus Biawak Air (Varanus salvator)

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sri Wahyuni ◽  
. Zuchri ◽  
. Hamny ◽  
Muhammad Jalaluddin ◽  
I Ketut Mudite Adnyane
Keyword(s):  
Alcian Blue ◽  
Histochemical Study ◽  
Periodic Acid ◽  
Goblet Cells ◽  
Staining Reaction ◽  
Intestinal Tissue ◽  
Periodic Acid Schiff ◽  
Weak Reaction ◽  
Intense Staining ◽  
Varanus Salvator

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui sebaran karbohidrat pada usus biawak air dengan metode histokimia. Organ usus dari satu ekor biawak jantan dewasa dikoleksi melalui prosedur perfusi dan selanjutnya difiksasi dengan larutan paraformaldehid 4%. Usus biawak dibagi menjadi enam bagian, yaitu bagian I sampai VI dan selanjutnya diproses menjadi preparat histologi. Deteksi sebaran karbohidrat pada lapisan mukosa usus dilakukan dengan pewarnaan alcian blue (AB) pH 2,5 untuk karbohidrat asam dan periodic acid schiff (PAS) untuk karbohidrat netral. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa sebaran karbohidrat asam ditemukan pada sel goblet pada keenam bagian usus dengan intensitas reaksi sedang (++) sampai kuat (+++), dan tidak ditemukan pada struktur usus lainnya. Sebaran karbohidrat netral ditemukan di seluruh permukaan jaringan usus dengan intensitas reaksi lemah (+) sedangkan intensitas reaksi sedang (++) sampai kuat (+++) ditemukan pada sel goblet. Jumlah sel goblet penghasil karbohidrat asam dan netral pada usus bagian I-IV lebih sedikit (+~++) dibandingkan usus bagian V-VI (+++). Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa sebaran karbohidrat asam dan netral ditemukan diseluruh bagian usus dengan intensitas pewarnaan yang bervariasi. Jumlah sel goblet yang terdeteksi menghasilkan kedua jenis karbohidrat tersebut lebih banyak ditemukan pada usus bagian kaudal.Kata kunci: jaringan usus, sel goblet, karbohidrat asam dan netral, Varanus salvator. (Histochemical Study of Intestinal Carbohydrates Distribution in the Water Monitor (Varanus salvator))The objective of this study was to elaborate the distribution of carbohydrate in intestine tissue of water monitor using histochemical method. Intestinal organ from an adult male water monitor was collected after perfused and subsequently fixed in paraformaldehyde 4%. Intestinal organ was divided to six regions e.g. I to VI and then processed to histological slides. The carbohydrate distribution on the mucosal surface of intestinal tissue was stained with alcian blue (AB) pH 2.5 for detect the acid carbohydrates and periodic acid Schiff (PAS) for the neutral carbohydrates. The results showed that the distribution of acid carbohydrates found in the goblet cells at the I to VI regions with vary intensity of staining reaction with good staining (++) to intense staining (+++), whereas other intestinal structures did not contain the acid carbohydrates. Furthermore, the distribution of neutral carbohydrates was found in the whole intestinal tissue with weak reaction (+), while good staining (++) to intense staining (+++) was appeared in the goblet cells. Additionally, the number of goblet cells containing acid and neutral carbohydrates at the I-IV region was fewer (+~++) than at V-VI region (+++). Conclusion of this study is the distribution of acid and neutral carbohydrates appeared in all regions of the intestinal tissue. The large number of goblet cells that secreting both of carbohydrate type was found at the caudal of intestinal tissue.Keywords: intestinal tissue, goblet cells, acid and neutral carbohydrates, Varanus salvator.

Distributions of Eustachian Tube Goblet Cells and Glands in Children with and without Otitis Media

1992 ◽  
Vol 101 (9) ◽  
pp. 750-754 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shoji Matsune ◽  
Isamu Sando ◽  
Haruo Takahashi
Keyword(s):  
Light Microscopy ◽  
Temporal Bone ◽  
Otitis Media ◽  
Alcian Blue ◽  
Eustachian Tube ◽  
Periodic Acid ◽  
Goblet Cells ◽  
Periodic Acid Schiff ◽  
Submucosal Glands

The distributions of the goblet cells and submucosal glands in eustachian tubes (ETs) from children with or without otitis media (OM) were studied. From 12 temporal bone—ET specimens obtained from children 1 to 7 years old at death, representative vertically cut histology sections were selected, stained with periodic acid—Schiff–Alcian blue and hematoxylin, and studied by light microscopy. In children without OM, the density of the goblet cells was significantly lower in the roof than in the floor of the ET and was highest in the midcartilaginous portion; glands were most richly distributed near the pharyngeal orifice, and became less densely distributed toward the tympanic portion. In children with OM, the density of the goblet cells was significantly higher both in the roof and floor portions, and the glands were more richly distributed than in the ETs of children without OM. The possibility that the observed increase in ET secretory components in children with OM impairs the passage of air through these tubes is discussed.

Ultrastructure of the Parotid Gland of the Nine-Banded Armadillo

1977 ◽  
Vol 35 ◽  
pp. 640-641
Author(s):  
J. R. Ruby
Keyword(s):  
Endoplasmic Reticulum ◽  
Parotid Gland ◽  
Periodic Acid ◽  
Acinar Cells ◽  
Duct System ◽  
Parotid Glands ◽  
Dasypus Novemcinctus ◽  
Anterior Portion ◽  
Periodic Acid Schiff ◽  
Thin Sections

Parotid glands were obtained from five adult (four male and one female) armadillos (Dasypus novemcinctus) which were perfusion-fixed. The glands were located in a position similar to that of most mammals. They extended interiorly to the anterior portion of the submandibular gland.In the light microscope, it was noted that the acini were relatively small and stained strongly positive with the periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) and alcian blue techniques, confirming the earlier results of Shackleford (1). Based on these qualities and other structural criteria, these cells have been classified as seromucous (2). The duct system was well developed. There were numerous intercalated ducts and intralobular striated ducts. The striated duct cells contained large amounts of PAS-positive substance.Thin sections revealed that the acinar cells were pyramidal in shape and contained a basally placed, slightly flattened nucleus (Fig. 1). The rough endoplasmic reticulum was also at the base of the cell.

Swim bladder mycosis in farmed rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss caused by Phoma herbarum and experimental verification of pathogenicity

2020 ◽  
Vol 138 ◽  
pp. 237-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Řehulka ◽  
A Kubátová ◽  
V Hubka
Keyword(s):  
Rainbow Trout ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Periodic Acid ◽  
Bladder Wall ◽  
Swim Bladder ◽  
Cell Reactivity ◽  
Periodic Acid Schiff ◽  
Posterior Portion ◽  
Hepatic Congestion ◽  
Phoma Herbarum

In this study, spontaneous swim bladder mycosis was documented in a farmed fingerling rainbow trout from a raceway culture system. At necropsy, the gross lesions included a thickened swim bladder wall, and the posterior portion of the swim bladder was enlarged due to massive hyperplasia of muscle. A microscopic wet mount examination of the swim bladder contents revealed abundant septate hyphae, and histopathological examination showed periodic acid-Schiff-positive mycelia in the lumen and wall of the swim bladder. Histopathological examination of the thickened posterior swim bladder revealed muscle hyperplasia with expansion by inflammatory cells. The causative agent was identified as Phoma herbarum through morphological analysis and DNA sequencing. The disease was reproduced in rainbow trout fingerlings using intraperitoneal injection of a spore suspension. Necropsy in dead and moribund fish revealed extensive congestion and haemorrhages in the serosa of visceral organs and in liver and abdominal serosanguinous fluid. Histopathological examination showed severe hepatic congestion, sinusoidal dilatation, Kupffer cell reactivity, leukostasis and degenerative changes. Fungi were disseminated to the liver, pyloric caeca, kidney, spleen and heart. Although infections caused by Phoma spp. have been repeatedly reported in fish, species identification has been hampered by extensive taxonomic changes. The results of this study confirmed the pathogenicity of P. herbarum in salmonids by using a reliably identified strain during experimental fish infection and provides new knowledge regarding the course of infection.

Histologic and Histochemical Characterization of Seminal Vesicle Intraluminal Secretions

2001 ◽  
Vol 125 (1) ◽  
pp. 141-145
Author(s):  
Rajal B. Shah ◽  
Min W. Lee ◽  
Alvaro A. Giraldo ◽  
Mahul B. Amin
Keyword(s):  
Seminal Vesicle ◽  
Alcian Blue ◽  
Prostate Carcinoma ◽  
Periodic Acid ◽  
Prostate Gland ◽  
Seminal Vesicles ◽  
Periodic Acid Schiff ◽  
Associated Malignancy ◽  
Distinguishing Features

Abstract Context.—We have observed intraluminal crystalloid morphology in seminal vesicles that is superficially similar to that seen in prostate neoplasia, but found little information on such morphology in the literature. Design.—Two hundred fifty-three prostate specimens (163 needle biopsies, 75 radical prostatectomies with prostate carcinoma, 11 prostates from autopsy, and 4 cystoprostatectomies without prostate carcinoma) were examined for seminal vesicle secretions, which were categorized as (a) dense platelike inspissated, (b) fluidlike, (c) crystalloid morphology, and (d) absent. Histochemical stains (periodic acid–Schiff with and without diastase, Alcian blue at pH 2.5, and mucicarmine) were performed to characterize the nature of secretions. Results.—Proteinaceous secretions were identified in 82% of seminal vesicles examined. Of these, 61% had predominantly dense, platelike, inspissated secretions, 15% had predominantly fluidlike secretions, and 24% had predominantly crystalloid morphology. Although in some cases the crystalloid morphology resembled that of prostatic intraluminal crystalloids, the seminal vesicle crystalloids differed in that they were invariably multiple, had curved edges, and had varied forms (elliptical, cylindrical, rodlike, and rectangular). Seventy-one percent of seminal vesicle crystalloids were associated with dense, platelike, inspissated secretions and appeared to be created by fracturing within platelike secretions. There was no relationship between seminal vesicle crystalloid morphology and associated malignancy in the prostate gland, as it was seen in 24% of cases with prostate carcinoma and 25% of cases without prostate carcinoma (P = 1.0000). Fluidlike secretions were positive for Alcian blue (pH 2.5) and mucicarmine, whereas dense platelike secretions and crystalloid morphology were negative for Alcian blue (pH 2.5) and mucicarmine. Conclusions.—Seminal vesicle secretions are fairly common and, when fluidlike, are composed of acid mucopolysaccharides. Inspissation of secretions appears to be associated with loss of acidity, presumably resulting in dense platelike secretions and crystallization. Awareness of both the crystalloid morphology in seminal vesicle tissue and the distinguishing features from prostatic crystalloids may be important while interpreting prostate needle biopsies in which seminal vesicle epithelium may be confused for prostate carcinoma because of a small acinar morphology with accompanying cytologic atypia and crystalloid morphology.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Better Staining Method among Hematoxylin and Eosin, Giemsa and Periodic Acid Schiff-Alcian Blue for the Detection of Helicobacter pylori in Gastric Biopsies

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 53-61
Author(s):  
Abdullah Saleh Alkhamiss
Keyword(s):  
Helicobacter Pylori ◽  
Alcian Blue ◽  
National Guard ◽  
Periodic Acid ◽  
Giemsa Stain ◽  
Periodic Acid Schiff ◽  
Gastric Biopsies ◽  
Hematoxylin And Eosin ◽  
H Pylori ◽  
Sensitivity Specificity

Background: This study was undertaken to evaluate the preferred method (Giemsa or periodic acid Schiff-Alcian blue [PAS-AB] stains) of detecting Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) in gastric mucosal biopsies in terms of sensitivity, specificity and applicability. To the best of my knowledge, this is the first report comparing Giemsa and PAS-AB staining for the detection of H. pylori in such biopsies. Methods: The formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded blocks of 49 gastric biopsies from different patients were collected from the archive of anatomical pathology at King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. From each block, three slides were prepared and analysed using the hematoxylin and eosin (H&E), Giemsa and PAS-AB stains to detect the presence/absence of H. pylori, and the results were compared in terms of sensitivity, specificity and applicability. Results: The majority of the biopsies in this study showed antrum-type gastric mucosa. Only 15 biopsies showed active gastritis, whereas the rest showed chronic gastritis. Three biopsies showed intestinal metaplasia. All were detected by PAS-AB stain, but only two-thirds were detected by H&E stain. Fifteen gastric biopsies showed H. pylori infection in general and in 13 of them, active gastritis cases were discovered. Fourteen out of these 15 H. pylori infection cases were detected by Giemsa stain, whereas only 13 cases were detected by H&E stain. PAS-AB stain showed the worst results since it demonstrated only 40% sensitivity and 67.65% specificity in H. pylori detection. Conclusion: Giemsa stain has better sensitivity and specificity in gastric H. pylori infection detection than PAS-AB. Therefore, using PAS-AB stain to detect H. pylori infection is not recommended.

The expulsion of Echinostoma trivolvis from C3H Mice: differences in glycoconjugates in mouse versus hamster small intestinal mucosa during infection

1996 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Fujino ◽  
B. Fried
Keyword(s):  
Lectin Binding ◽  
Periodic Acid ◽  
Helix Pomatia ◽  
Goblet Cells ◽  
Small Intestinal Mucosa ◽  
Periodic Acid Schiff ◽  
C3h Mice ◽  
Small Intestines ◽  
Echinostoma Trivolvis ◽  
Lectin Binding Sites

AbstractMucosal glycoconjugates were examined in C3H mice and in hamster small intestines infected with Echinostoma trivolvis and in uninfected rodents, using periodic-acid Schiff (PAS) and high-iron diamine-alcian blue (HID-AB) staining and three different fluorescein-conjugated lectins: Triticum vulgaris agglutinin (WGA), Helix pomatia agglutinin (HPA) and Griffonia simplicifolia agglutinin (GSA-II). Lectin-labelling by electron microscopy was also undertaken with WGA and HPA lectin-gold probes. HID-AB stain demonstrated that the most mature goblet cells of the mouse villi contain sulfomucins, whereas those of hamsters contain sialomucins. The expression of lectin-binding sites and the intensity of the lectin binding in the small intestines were changed by echinostome infection. Specific differences in the reaction to mucin glycoproteins were clearly observed between the mouse and hamster intestines infected with E. trivolvis; lectin-binding to hyperplastic goblet cells and crypts in the infected mice increased, while no marked increase in the number of goblet cells and reaction to the glycoconjugates were observed in the infected hamsters. These findings indicate that the expression of terminal N-acetyl-D-galactosamine, sialic acid and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine increased in mucins secreted from hyperplastic goblet cells associated with E. trivolvis infection in mice. No marked increase in these glycoconjugates occurred in hamster infections. These findings reflect clear differences in infectivity of E. trivolvis in C3H mice versus hamsters.

A novel method for the visualization of the in situ mucus layer in rat and man

1998 ◽  
Vol 95 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
NICOLA JORDAN ◽  
JULIA NEWTON ◽  
JEFFREY PEARSON ◽  
ADRIAN ALLEN
Keyword(s):  
Gastric Mucosa ◽  
Alcian Blue ◽  
Periodic Acid ◽  
Blue Staining ◽  
Mucus Layer ◽  
Gastric Mucus ◽  
Periodic Acid Schiff ◽  
Novel Method ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Thickness Measurements

1.The observed thickness of the gastric mucus barrier varies widely, even appearing discontinuous, depending on the methods used. Here we describe the development and application of a modified periodic acid Schiff/Alcian Blue staining technique for use on cryostat sections of gastric mucosa. This technique for the first time enables the preservation and visualization of the full thickness of the adherent gastric mucus layer and the underlying mucosa. 2.In designing this novel method we have selected those procedures which would result in the least alteration to the mucus layer. The methods used were snap freezing, cryostat sectioning of the whole stomach followed by brief ethanol pretreatment (10 min in 100% ethanol), a prolonged staining with periodic acid Schiff/Alcian Blue (15 min and 2.5 h respectively), a gentle post-fixation (45 min paraformaldehyde vapour at 37 °C) and the use of a water-soluble mountant. 3.A continuous, adherent mucus layer was observed over the surface of the rat gastric mucosa (periodic acid Schiff/Alcian Blue stained) and human gastric antral biopsies (periodic acid Schiff stained). In the rat the mean (S.D.) mucus thickness measurements along the antrum to oesophageal axis (which was divided histologically into four regions, A to D) were: A, 166 (47) μm; B, 179 (48) μm; C, 184 (50) μm; D (the non-glandular stratified epithelium at the top of the stomach), Absent. In human gastric antral biopsies the mean (S.D.) mucus thickness was 144 (52) μm. 4.This new technique has enabled the visualization and precise measurement of thickness of the gastric mucus layer in rat and man. The adherent gastric mucus layer was observed to be continuous in the rat glandular stomach and human antrum. In validation experiments in rat the mean mucus thickness measurements were found to be twice those measured by conventional histological techniques, in which the mucus layer appeared discontinuous and patchy. However, they were within the range of thickness values seen in unfixed tissues and in the rat in vivo preparation.

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