Studies on the Development of Cell Contacts and of the Intercellular Matrix During Decidualization in the Rat

Overview

Journal Arch Gynecol

Publisher Springer

Specialty Gynecology & Obstetrics

Date 1979 Aug 1

PMID 485218

Citations 1

Authors

J Brokelmann

J D Biggers

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Abstract

Cell contacts between developing decidual cells were examined in thin sections and in replicas of freeze-cleaved tissue of rat uterus. At the time of implantation only puncta adhaerentia were found between stromal cells. Gap junctions appeared 24 h after decidualization and thereafter increased in number and extent. Thus, there is little morphological evidence for a propagation of the initial stimulus for decidualization via gap junctions. An increase in amorphous, extracellular material is noted after decidualization with a concomitant decrease of collagen fibers. This amorphous material probably represents fibrinoid.

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