Rupec M. [The ultrastructure and acid phosphatase activity in the sweat glands with "clear, reticulated cytoplasm" (author's transl)].
Arch Dermatol Res 1977;
258:193-201. [PMID:
869581 DOI:
10.1007/bf00561625]
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Abstract
Investigations were carried out on the ultrastructure and distribution of acid phosphatase in the human sweat glands with "clear, reticulated cytoplasm". It is probable that the gland cells with vacuolized cytoplasm develop from the serous gland cells through a morphologically recognizable intermediate state. An extralysosomal activity of acid phosphatase occurs in the vacuolized gland cells. The free distribution of the enzyme activity is focal. A correlation between these findings and a possible holocrine mode of secretion is discussed.
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