Histochemical studies on genetical control of hormonal enzyme inducibility in the mouse. III. Beta-glucuronidase distribution pattern of epididymis in different genotypes

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This article reports the application of Hayashi's histochemical technique for beta-glucuronidase to mouse epididymis. A methodological study, which established optimal conditions for demonstrating the enzyme in this organ, is reported. The distribution pattern of beta-glucuronidase is described and correlated with previous data for alpha-naphthyl acetate esterase. Differences between sites of granular and diffuse reaction product for these two enzymes are recorded. Possible interpretations of these findings in terms of intracellular localization of enzymes are discussed. Studies on different strains reveal regular differences in histochemical organization between mice of various genotypes. Histochemical data which imply androgen inducibility of beta-glucuronidase in mouse epididymis are preliminary noted.
Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of Molecular Histology (Print Edition)
Volume11
Issue number2
Pages (from-to)205-22
Number of pages17
ISSN1567-2379
Publication statusPublished - 1979

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Keywords: Animals; Castration; Cyproterone; Enzyme Induction; Epididymis; Esterases; Genes; Genotype; Glucuronidase; Histocytochemistry; Male; Mice; Mice, Inbred Strains

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