ISSN:
1420-9071
Keywords:
Thymus
;
thymic macrophages
;
ANAE
;
insulin
;
FITC-insulin
;
diabetes mellitus
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary To determine if thymic macrophages have insulin receptors, alternate sections of rat thymus were stained with FITC-insulin and examined for nonspecific esterase (ANAE) activity. Cells showing a diffuse ANAE staining pattern also bound FITC-insulin. These cells were concentrated in the cortico-medullary border and increased in number following administration of cortisol. Thymic macrophages may be insulin-dependent and therefore could be malfunctional in diabetes.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01960236
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