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The appearance of neurosecretory granules in the crab sinus gland was studied after fixation at different pHs. Whereas at pH 7.0 the neurosecretory granules were pleomorphic with respect to electron density, at pH 5.0 or 6.0 all the granules remained electron dense. The possible role of maturation as an explanation of this observation is discussed.
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Nordmann, J.J. Ultrastructural appearance of neurosecretory granules in the sinus gland of the crab after different fixation procedures. Cell Tissue Res. 185, 557–563 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00220659
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