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Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes 1991; 97(1): 107-108
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1211048
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Diurnal Variation of Nuclear Volumes and the Mitotic Index of Cells in the Adrenal Zona Glumerulosa of Rats

O. I. Kirillov
  • Institute of Marine Biology, Far East Branch, Academy of Sciences of the U.S.S.R., Vladivostok, U.S.S.R.
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1990

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16 July 2009 (online)

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Summary

In adult male Wistar rats (200—230 g), nuclear volumes of cells in the adrenal zona glomerulosa exhibit diurnal variation with the peak values at 12 p.m. — 3 a.m. and the nadir value at 12 a.m. Diurnal variation of the mitotic index is characterized by high values from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and low values from 12 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Key words

Diurnal variation - Adrenal cortex - Nuclear volumes - Mitotic division