scholarly journals Chomatin mass from previously aggregated, pyknotic, and fragmented monolayer nuclei is a source for dome cell nuclei generated by amitosis: Differentiation of Ishikawa Domes, Part 3

Author(s):  
Honoree Fleming

Ishikawa endometrial epithelial cells are capable of differentiation from monolayer cells into fluid-enclosing hemispheres through a surprisingly complex series of structural changes as discussed in this and in two accompanying papers (Fleming, 2016a; Fleming 2016b). The process starts with the dissolution of cell membranes in defined regions throughout a monolayer that has been stimulated to differentiate (Fleming, 1995). Aggregated nuclei become wrapped in membranes containing mitochondrial carboxylases, and apparently generated by contiguous mitochondria. These mitonucleons are involved in vacuole formation that elevates the syncytium into a predome (Fleming, 2015a). The mitonucleons begin to fall apart several hours after formation as the enveloping membranes are breached and the pyknotic chromatin undergoes profound changes (Fleming, 2015b). Chromatin deconstruction, with attendant disappearance of the typical ovoid nuclear structure, results in chromatin fibers that fill the envelope formed by the apical and basal membranes of the syncytium, now stretching over a cavity filling with fluid. In the next several hours, hematoxylin staining, greatly diminished when nuclei were fragmented, reappears in an irregular mass of chromatin out of which nuclei form amitotically and increase in numbers until they fill the envelope. Subsequently cell membranes form around the nuclei. Domes can enlarge and even extend into tubules by becoming vacuolized and undergoing the same amitotic process that created the dome initially.

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Honoree Fleming

Ishikawa endometrial epithelial cells are capable of differentiation from monolayer cells into fluid-enclosing hemispheres through a surprisingly complex series of structural changes as discussed in this and in two accompanying papers (Fleming, 2016a; Fleming 2016b). The process starts with the dissolution of cell membranes in defined regions throughout a monolayer that has been stimulated to differentiate (Fleming, 1995). Aggregated nuclei become wrapped in membranes containing mitochondrial carboxylases, and apparently generated by contiguous mitochondria. These mitonucleons are involved in vacuole formation that elevates the syncytium into a predome (Fleming, 2015a). The mitonucleons begin to fall apart several hours after formation as the enveloping membranes are breached and the pyknotic chromatin undergoes profound changes (Fleming, 2015b). Chromatin deconstruction, with attendant disappearance of the typical ovoid nuclear structure, results in chromatin fibers that fill the envelope formed by the apical and basal membranes of the syncytium, now stretching over a cavity filling with fluid. In the next several hours, hematoxylin staining, greatly diminished when nuclei were fragmented, reappears in an irregular mass of chromatin out of which nuclei form amitotically and increase in numbers until they fill the envelope. Subsequently cell membranes form around the nuclei. Domes can enlarge and even extend into tubules by becoming vacuolized and undergoing the same amitotic process that created the dome initially.


2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 79-86
Author(s):  
S A Kaschenko ◽  
A A Zakharov

Aim. To establish the structural changes in the prostate of reproductive experimental animals in conditions of long immunosuppression. Materials and methods. Sixty white rats of reproductive age were studied. The state of immunosuppression was modeled with intramuscular introduction of cyclophosphamide in the dose of 1.5 mg/kg of the body mass during 10 days. Linear sizes and volume of the organ were determined. At the microscopic level, height and width of epithelial cells, their volume as well as large and small diameters and cell nuclei volumes were determined. Results. In response to long immunosuppressive impact, organometric indices of the prostate both in the early (on days 7, 15) and late (on day 30) observation periods decreased owing to indirect cytotoxic impact of cyclophosphamide on the glandular and stromal components of the organ. Conclusions. The decreased values of linear-volumetric micromorphometric indices within the same observation periods confirm the dynamics of organometric parameters of the gland and prove intensive response of the organ at micro-and-submicroscopic level.


Author(s):  
D.G. Osborne ◽  
L.J. McCormack ◽  
M.O. Magnusson ◽  
W.S. Kiser

During a project in which regenerative changes were studied in autotransplanted canine kidneys, intranuclear crystals were seen in a small number of tubular epithelial cells. These crystalline structures were seen in the control specimens and also in regenerating specimens; the main differences being in size and number of them. The control specimens showed a few tubular epithelial cell nuclei almost completely occupied by large crystals that were not membrane bound. Subsequent follow-up biopsies of the same kidneys contained similar intranuclear crystals but of a much smaller size. Some of these nuclei contained several small crystals. The small crystals occurred at one week following transplantation and were seen even four weeks following transplantation. As time passed, the small crystals appeared to fuse to form larger crystals.


1998 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 117A-117A ◽  
Author(s):  
P CABALLEROCAMPO ◽  
A BERNAL ◽  
A MERCADER ◽  
E OCONNOR ◽  
J COLOMA ◽  
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2001 ◽  
Vol 7 (S2) ◽  
pp. 580-581
Author(s):  
CA Witz ◽  
S Cho ◽  
VE Centonze ◽  
IA Montoya-Rodriguez ◽  
RS Schenken

Using human peritoneal explants, we have previously demonstrated that endometrial stromal cells (ESCs) and endometrial epithelial cells (EECs) attach to intact mesothelium. Attachment occurs within one hour and mesothelial invasion occurs within 18 hours (Figure 1). We have also demonstrated that, in vivo, the mesothelium overlies a continuous layer of collagen IV (Col IV).More recently we have used CLSM, to study the mechanism and time course of ESC and EEC attachment and invasion through mesothelial monolayers. in these studies, CellTracker® dyes were used to label cells. Mesothelial cells were labeled with chloromethylbenzoylaminotetramethylrhodamine (CellTracker Orange). Mesothelial cells were then plated on human collagen IV coated, laser etched coverslips. Mesothelial cells were cultured to subconfluence. ESCs and EECs, labeled with chloromethylfluorscein diacetate (CellTracker Green) were plated on the mesothelial monolayers. Cultures were examined at 1, 6, 12 and 24 hours with simultaneous differential interference contrast and CLSM.


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryo Yokomizo ◽  
Yukiko Fujiki ◽  
Harue Kishigami ◽  
Hiroshi Kishi ◽  
Tohru Kiyono ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Thin endometrium adversely affects reproductive success rates with fertility treatment. Autologous transplantation of exogenously prepared endometrium can be a promising therapeutic option for thin endometrium; however, endometrial epithelial cells have limited expansion potential, which needs to be overcome in order to make regenerative medicine a therapeutic strategy for refractory thin endometrium. Here, we aimed to perform long-term culture of endometrial epithelial cells in vitro. Methods We prepared primary human endometrial epithelial cells and endometrial stromal cells and investigated whether endometrial stromal cells and human embryonic stem cell-derived feeder cells could support proliferation of endometrial epithelial cells. We also investigated whether three-dimensional culture can be achieved using thawed endometrial epithelial cells and endometrial stromal cells. Results Co-cultivation with the feeder cells dramatically increased the proliferation rate of the endometrial epithelial cells. We serially passaged the endometrial epithelial cells on mouse embryonic fibroblasts up to passage 6 for 4 months. Among the human-derived feeder cells, endometrial stromal cells exhibited the best feeder activity for proliferation of the endometrial epithelial cells. We continued to propagate the endometrial epithelial cells on endometrial stromal cells up to passage 5 for 81 days. Furthermore, endometrial epithelium and stroma, after the freeze-thaw procedure and sequential culture, were able to establish an endometrial three-dimensional model. Conclusions We herein established a model of in vitro cultured endometrium as a potential therapeutic option for refractory thin endometrium. The three-dimensional culture model with endometrial epithelial and stromal cell orchestration via cytokines, membrane-bound molecules, extracellular matrices, and gap junction will provide a new framework for exploring the mechanisms underlying the phenomenon of implantation. Additionally, modified embryo culture, so-called “in vitro implantation”, will be possible therapeutic approaches in fertility treatment.


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