Abstract
In situ precipitation of calcium (Ca2+) with fluoride and antimonate shows that Ca2+-specific precipitate is localized almost exclusively within lipid droplets of neuroepithelial cells during neural tube formation in chick and mouse embryos. The density of Ca2+ precipitate within lipid droplets is generally greater in the apical ends of cells situated in regions of the neuroepithelium that are actively engaged in bending. These findings suggest that lipid droplets, in addition to providing a source of metabolic fuel for developing neuroepithelial cells, also serve as Ca2+-storage and-releasing sites during neurulation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 516-519 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Experientia |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 1992 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology