A cell type in sponges involved in the metabolism of glycogen. The gray cells

The gray cells of four orders of demosponges contain basophilic inclusions and glycogen. They are capable of synthesis and accumulation of glycogen and responsible for its transfer to sites of more intense metabolism (growth, bud, blastema). They do not occur in larvae; but all the phases of their d...

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Published in:Cell and tissue research 1977-01, Vol.175 (4), p.523-539
Main Author: Boury-Esnault, N
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Cell Differentiation
Glycogen - metabolism
Inclusion Bodies - ultrastructure
Microscopy, Electron
Morphogenesis
Porifera - growth & development
Porifera - metabolism
Porifera - ultrastructure
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Summary:The gray cells of four orders of demosponges contain basophilic inclusions and glycogen. They are capable of synthesis and accumulation of glycogen and responsible for its transfer to sites of more intense metabolism (growth, bud, blastema). They do not occur in larvae; but all the phases of their differentiation from the flagellar cells of the larva have been demonstrated.
ISSN:0302-766X
1432-0878
DOI:10.1007/BF00222416