Angiotensin-like immunoreactivity in the rat submaxillary gland

Arch Histol Jpn. 1979 Jan;42(1):89-93. doi: 10.1679/aohc1950.42.89.

Abstract

Rat salivary glands were examined by an indirect immunofluorescence technique using anti-angiotensin II antiserum. Cells reacting with the antiserum were found in the convoluted granular tubules of the submaxillary gland. In view of the previous reports that renin was isolated from the rat submaxillary gland and that cells with a renin-like immunoreactivity were demonstrated in the convoluted granular tubules of the gland, the present study suggests that a set of substances forming the renin-angiotensin system may be present in this gland.

MeSH terms

  • Angiotensin II / analysis*
  • Angiotensin II / immunology
  • Animals
  • Fluorescent Antibody Technique
  • Immune Sera
  • Male
  • Rats
  • Submandibular Gland / analysis*
  • Submandibular Gland / cytology
  • Submandibular Gland / immunology

Substances

  • Immune Sera
  • Angiotensin II