Of microtubules and membranes: The development of the salivary gland imaginal disc

Natalie Tulchin, Johannes A.G. Rhodin

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Abstract

The fine structure of first, second, and third larval instar salivary glands is described. The salivary glands of first instar larvae consist of larval cells and duct cells; however, there is an abundance of microtubules in the cells surrounding the duct junction which distinguishes them from the more proximal duct cells. Second larval instar salivary glands consist of larval salivary gland cells, duct cells, and, in addition, the cells surrounding the duct junction are filled with microtubules, and there are dividing cells surrounding the duct. Third larval instar salivary glands contain larval cells, duct cells, and imaginal disc cells which are characterized by the abundance of microtubules and ribosomes, and the presence of centrioles. It is proposed that the cells surrounding the duct junction in the first larval instar are the precursors of the imaginal disc cells.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)443-457
Number of pages15
JournalJournal of Structural Biology
Volume32
Issue number5-6
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1970
Externally publishedYes

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