| Effect of estradiol and progesterone on thyroid gland in pigs: a histochemical, stereological, and ultrastructural study. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17019694 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The cellular and subcellular organization of thyroid follicular cells in peripubertal (6-month-old) male pigs treated with estradiol-dipropionate (Oe) plus progesterone (Pr) in combination on the first postnatal day was studied. A stereological method was used for morphometric determinations of the relative volume densities of the follicular epithelium, colloid and interstitium, and for establishing the epithelial height and index of activation rate. Statistically significant differences of the examined parameters between the control and Oe+Pr -treated groups were determined by Student's t-test. The subcellular organization of thyroid follicular cells was studied using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). When compared with the control group, in the Oe+Pr -treated pigs, thyroid follicles possessed a noticeably higher follicular epithelium when compared with the control animals. The observed changes were quantified and comparison between the experimental groups showed that the height, volume density of follicular epithelium, and index of activation rate were significantly (P < 0.05) increased, whereas the relative volume density of the colloid was significantly (P < 0.05) decreased. At the subcellular level the thyroid follicular cells of Oe+Pr -treated pigs were characterized by increased number of polysomes and dense bodies and extensive endoplasmatic reticulum. It was concluded that a single neonatal treatment with female gonadal steroids exerted a prolonged effect on the pig's thyroid, characterized by increased biosynthesis and reabsorption of the colloid by the follicular cells. |
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Authors:
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Milka Sekulić; Branka Sosić-Jurjević; Branko Filipović; Natasa Nestorović; Natasa Negić; Milica Manojlović Stojanoski; Verica Milosević |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Microscopy research and technique Volume: 70 ISSN: 1059-910X ISO Abbreviation: Microsc. Res. Tech. Publication Date: 2007 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-12-21 Completed Date: 2007-02-06 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9203012 Medline TA: Microsc Res Tech Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 44-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Institute for Biological Research, Bulevar Despota Stefana 142, Belgrade 11060, Serbia. sekmic@ibiss.bg.ac.yu |
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Animals Animals, Newborn Estradiol / administration & dosage, analogs & derivatives*, pharmacology* Female Male Microscopy, Electron, Transmission Progesterone / administration & dosage, pharmacology* Progestins / administration & dosage, pharmacology* Swine Thyroid Gland / cytology, drug effects*, ultrastructure |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Progestins; 113-38-2/estradiol dipropionate; 50-28-2/Estradiol; 57-83-0/Progesterone |
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