Freeze-fracture analysis of myelin membrane changes in Wallerian degeneration

1988 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Cullen
Keyword(s):  
Wallerian Degeneration ◽  
Freeze Fracture ◽  
Fracture Analysis ◽  
Myelin Membrane ◽  
Membrane Changes

Membrane changes associated with mucus production by intestinal goblet cells

1978 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 301-316
Author(s):  
J.G. Swift ◽  
T.M. Mukherjee
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Membrane ◽  
Membrane Proteins ◽  
Membrane Fusion ◽  
Thin Section ◽  
Structural Organization ◽  
Freeze Fracture ◽  
Goblet Cells ◽  
Mucus Production ◽  
Membrane Reorganization ◽  
Membrane Changes

Changes in the structural organization of membranes of mucous bodies and the plasma membrane that occur during mucus production in goblet cells of rat rectum have been studied by thin-section and freeze-fracture techniques. Immature mucous bodies are bounded by a trilaminar membrane and fracture faces of the membrane have randomly distributed intramembrane particles. During maturation, mucous bodies become packed tightly together and changes in the structure of their membranes include (1) fusion of apposing membranes of adjacent bodies to form a pentalaminar structure, (2) a reduction in the density of particles on membrane fracture faces, and (3) exclusion of particles from regions of membrane apposition. Some trilaminar membranes of mucous bodies fuse with the lumenal plasma membrane to form a pentalaminar structure. Sites of apposition between mucous body membranes and the lumenal plasma membrane are seen as particle-cleared bulges on fracture faces of the plasma membrane. Our results indicate that membrane reorganization associated with mucous production in goblet cells includes a reduction and redistribution of some membrane proteins and that membrane fusion occurs between portions of membranes from which proteins have been displaced.

Freeze-fracture analysis of membrane events during early neogenesis of cilia in Tetrahymena: changes in fairy-ring morphology and membrane topography

1983 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 137-156
Author(s):  
L.A. Hufnagel
Keyword(s):  
Cell Division ◽  
Membrane Structure ◽  
Freeze Fracture ◽  
Fracture Analysis ◽  
Basal Bodies ◽  
Membrane Topography ◽  
Fairy Rings ◽  
Dividing Cells ◽  
Cortical System ◽  
Membrane Particle

A freeze-fracture analysis of early neogenesis of somatic and oral cilia of Tetrahymena was conducted using exponentially grown cultures and also cells induced to undergo oral reorganization. In this report, presumptive ciliary domains (PCDs), sites of future outgrowth of somatic cilia, are identified and their membrane structure is described in detail. The fairy ring, an array of membrane particles that occurs within the PCD and appears to be a precursor of the ciliary necklace, is described. A sequence of early stages in the formation of the ciliary necklace of somatic cilia is deduced from topographical information and membrane particle arrangements and numbers. Evidence is presented that basal bodies are seated at the cell surface prior to initiation of necklace assembly and a possible role for the basal body in necklace assembly is suggested. In dividing cells, new oral cilia grow out prior to orientation of cilia-parasomal sac complexes relative to cell axes. In dividing cells and during oral reorganization, new cilia also develop prior to their alignment into membranelles. Thus, growth of cilia is independent of their spatial orientation. Fairy rings were not observed during oral reorganization. During cell division, proliferation of new cilia is accompanied by the formation of a network of junctions between a cortical system of membranous cisternae, the cortical ‘alveoli’. These interalveolar junctions may serve as tracks for early positioning and orientation of new oral basal bodies.

Freeze–fracture analysis of muscle plasma membrane in Becker's muscular dystrophy

1994 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 487-494 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Shibuya ◽  
Y. Wakayama ◽  
T. Jimi ◽  
H. Oniki ◽  
T. Kobayashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Membrane ◽  
Muscular Dystrophy ◽  
Freeze Fracture ◽  
Fracture Analysis ◽  
Muscle Plasma Membrane

scholarly journals Freeze-fracture analysis of the membrane lesion of human complement.

1983 ◽  
Vol 97 (3) ◽  
pp. 618-626 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Tranum-Jensen ◽  
S Bhakdi
Keyword(s):  
Transmembrane Protein ◽  
Freeze Fracture ◽  
Fracture Analysis ◽  
Membrane Insertion ◽  
Membrane Bilayer ◽  
Face Ring ◽  
Circular Structure ◽  
Protein Channel ◽  
Classical Ring ◽  
Membrane Lesion

The structure and membrane insertion of the human C5b-9(m) complex, generated by lysis of antibody-coated sheep erythrocytes with whole human serum under conditions where high numbers of classical ring-shaped lesions form, were studied in single and complementary freeze-fracture replicas prepared by unidirectional and rotary shadowing. The intramembrane portion of the C5b-9(m) cylinder was seen on EF-faces as an elevated, circular structure. In nonetched fractures it appeared as a solid stub; in etched fractures a central pit confirmed the existence of a central, water-filled pore in the molecule. Complementary replicas showed that each EF-face ring corresponded to a hole in the lipid plateau of the PF-face. Etched fractures of proteolytically stripped membranes revealed the extramembrane annulus of the C5b-9(m) cylinder on ES-faces and putative internal openings on PS-faces. Allowing for the measured thickness of deposited Pt/C, the dimensions of EF-face rings and ES-face annuli conformed to anticipations derived from negatively stained preparations. Our results support the concept that the hollow cylindrical C5b-9(m) complex penetrates into the inner leaflet of the target erythrocyte membrane bilayer, forming a stable transmembrane protein channel.

scholarly journals A freeze-fracture study on the developing satellite cells of spinal ganglia in the chick embryo

1988 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-9
Author(s):  
Claudio A. Ferraz de Carvalho ◽  
Ciro F. da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Chick Embryo ◽  
Gap Junctions ◽  
Tight Junctions ◽  
Small Groups ◽  
Satellite Cells ◽  
Freeze Fracture ◽  
Fracture Analysis ◽  
Spinal Ganglia ◽  
Pinocytotic Vesicles ◽  
Fracture Study

A freeze-fracture analysis of the satellite cells of spinal ganglia of the chick embryo was performed in 8 successive stages of development, from the 5th incubation day to hatching. The characteristic laminar disposition of the cells were first observed on the 7th day. Tight junctions were found at the 20th incubation day. Small groups or irregular aggregates of particles, but not gap junctions, were described on the 7th and 8th days. Pinocytotic vesicles were pointed out in the different stages considered.

Freeze-fracture analysis of synaptogenesis in glomeruli of mouse olfactory bulb

1985 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 997-1018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hwa -Min Hwang ◽  
Rochelle S. Cohen
Keyword(s):  
Olfactory Bulb ◽  
Freeze Fracture ◽  
Fracture Analysis
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