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The networks and ultrastructure of interstitial cells of Cajal in rats' small intestine

Jie Li

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Objective:To study the networks and ultrastructure of interstitial cells of Cajal(ICC) in rats' small intestine.Methods:Ten Sprague-Dawley rats were killed and fullthickness ileums of approximately 15 mm length were resected.Immunofluorescence which revealed ICC morphology and distribution in the gastrointestine was examined using a laser-scanning confocal microscope.Ultrastructures was evaluated by transmission electron microscopy.Results:There were 2 different subtypes of ICC in ileum which formed network and parallel distribution respectively.Ultrastructual analysis revealed no significant differences between the subtypes. Conclusion:The interstitial cells of Cajal have unique cell networks and ultrastructure character which were suitable with its functions.

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Objective:To study the networks and ultrastructure of interstitial cells of Cajal(ICC) in rats' small intestine.Methods:Ten Sprague-Dawley rats were killed and fullthickness ileums of approximately 15 mm length were resected.Immunofluorescence which revealed ICC morphology and distribution in the gastrointestine was examined using a laser-scanning confocal microscope.Ultrastructures was evaluated by transmission electron microscopy.Results:There were 2 different subtypes of ICC in ileum which formed network and parallel distribution respectively.Ultrastructual analysis revealed no significant differences between the subtypes. Conclusion:The interstitial cells of Cajal have unique cell networks and ultrastructure character which were suitable with its functions.

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Objective:To study the networks and ultrastructure of interstitial cells of Cajal(ICC) in rats' small intestine.Methods:Ten Sprague-Dawley rats were killed and fullthickness ileums of approximately 15 mm length were resected.Immunofluorescence which revealed ICC morphology and distribution in the gastrointestine was examined using a laser-scanning confocal microscope.Ultrastructures was evaluated by transmission electron microscopy.Results:There were 2 different subtypes of ICC in ileum which formed network and parallel distribution respectively.Ultrastructual analysis revealed no significant differences between the subtypes. Conclusion:The interstitial cells of Cajal have unique cell networks and ultrastructure character which were suitable with its functions.

Key concepts: Interstitial cell of Cajal, Ultrastructure, Medicine, Confocal, Pathology, Confocal microscopy, Interstitial cell, Anatomy

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