ULTRASTRUCTURAL STUDIES OF THE EFFECTS OF MICROWAVE IRRADIATION ON THE SEMINAL VESICLES IN RABBITS
- VernacularTitle:微波照射对兔精囊腺超微结构影响的研究
- Author:
Weixin LI
;
Daqian BAO
;
Xiaogang LIAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Microwave;
Seminal vesicle;
Epithelium;
Smooth muscle;
Ultrastructure;
Rabbit
- From:
Acta Anatomica Sinica
1953;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The 2450 MHz microwave irradiation was applied to the scrotal area of the rabbit and the temperature of the scrotal skin was maintained to 41—42℃ for 20 minutes. Ultrastructural alterations of the mucosa and muscularis of the seminal vesicles were studied by transmission electron microscopy at different intervals from 1 hour to 45 days after treatment. Both the principal cells and the smooth muscle cells were sensitive to microwave irradiation. Ultrastructural changes were detected in a few principal cells and smooth muscle cells after 1 hour. Later, the degeneration became serious 3 to 7 days following exposure, but appeared to be alleviated after 45 days. The main alterations in principal cells were dilatation of the rough endoplasmic reticulum and Gelgi complex, many myelin figures and accumulation of lipid droplets in the cytoplasm, swelling of microvilli and degeneration of nuclei. There were many vacuoles and myelin figures in the degenerative smooth muscle cells. Some basal cells also underwent degeneration. In addition, thickening and irregular infolding of the lamina propria were noted. The significance of the effects of microwave on the seminal vesicles was discussed.
