Year: 1985
Type: article
Abstract: We report a morphometric study on the effect of 3-palmitoyl-(+)-catechin on phagocytic activity of latex particles by Kupffer cells in guinea pig liver. We found an increase in the density of latex particles in Kupffer cells of animals treated with 3-palmitoyl-(+)-catechin. The volume and density of Kupffer cells of treated animals increased (p less than 0.01); there was no significant difference in surface density of the plasma membrane. None of the parameters measured was altered in endothelial cells. These results show that 3-palmitoyl-(+)-catechin produces morphological and functional changes in Kupffer cells.
Source: Hepatology
Language: English
Subfield: Hepatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W1990872059