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The tubular endoplasmic reticulum has been studied in the amoebocytes which are present in the connective tissue of the hepatopancreas of the snail, Helix pomatia. The reticulum is similar to that previously described within the glandular cells of the hepatopancreas. Two distinct components are recognizable in the reticulum—central main tubules approximately 100 mμ in diameter and connecting tubules about 20 mμ in width. The profile of this tubular network in cross-sections appears as a very regular, apparently crystalline array. The tubules are intimately associated with dense granular material, dense bodies and with mitochondria. The possible function of the tubular endoplasmic reticulum is discussed.
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This investigation was supported by grants from the Swedish Natural Science Research Council, which are gratefully acknowledged. I am indebted to Miss G. Drugge for her technical assistance.
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Abolinš-Krogis, A. The tubular endoplasmic reticulum in the amoebocytes of the shell-regenerating snail, Helix pomatia L.. Z.Zellforsch 128, 58–68 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00306888
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