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  • Title: Electron microscopic evidence for the presence of an asialoglycoprotein receptor on isolated foetal rat hepatocyte surface.
    Author: Conti Devirgiliis L, Dini L, Russo-Caia S.
    Journal: J Embryol Exp Morphol; 1984 Feb; 79():41-51. PubMed ID: 6201581.
    Abstract:
    The ontogeny of asialoglycoprotein receptor was investigated by electron microscopic cytochemistry in hepatocytes isolated from foetal and adult rat. The binding capacity for asialofetuin coupled to horseradish peroxidase was lacking before the 18th day of intrauterine life; it arises at this time and increases with developmental age. The ligand-receptor complexes form small patches. The distribution pattern of positivity is very similar in pre and postnatal age, covering the entire cell surface. These results indicate a rather late appearance of the galactose-binding capacity related to the asialoglycoprotein clearance function, which is typical of adult mammalian liver.
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