Characterization of the nuclear envelope, pore complexes, and dense lamina of mouse liver nuclei by high resolution scanning electron microscopy. The Journal of cell biology. [J Cell Biol] Journal article | | Title | Characterization of the nuclear envelope, pore complexes, and dense lamina of mouse liver nuclei by high resolution scanning electron microscopy. | | Author(s) | Kirschner RH, Rusli M, Martin TE | | Source | J Cell Biol 1977 Jan; 72(1):118-32. | | MeSH | Animals
Cell Fractionation
Cell Nucleus
Deoxycholic Acid
Liver
Mice
Microscopy, Electron
Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
Nuclear Envelope
Polyethylene Glycols
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
Ribosomes
| | Abstract | We have used high resolution scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to study the nuclear envelope components of isolated mouse liver nuclei. The surfaces of intact nuclei are covered by closely packed ribosomes which are distinguishable by SEM from nuclear pore complexes. After removal of nuclear membranes with the nonionic detergent Triton X-100, the pore complexes remain attached to an underlying, peripheral nuclear lamina, as described by others. The surface of this dense lamina is composed of particulate granules, 75-150 A in diameter, which are contiguous over the entire periphery. We did not observe the pore-to-pore fibril network suggested by other investigators, but such a structure might be the framework upon which the dense lamina is formed. Morphometric analysis of pores and pore complexes shows their size, structure, and density to be similar to that of other mammalian cells. In addition, several types of pore complex-associated structures, not previously reported by other electron microscope (EM) techniques, are observed by SEM. Our studies suggest that the major role of the dense lamina is associated with the distribution, stability, and perhaps, biogenesis of nuclear pore complexes. Treatment of isolated nuclei with a combination of Triton X-100 and sodium deoxycholate removes membranes, dense lamina, and nuclear pore complexes. The resulting "chromatin nuclei" retain their integrity despite the absence of any limiting peripheral structures. | | Language | eng | | Pub Type(s) | Journal Article
| | PubMed ID | 556616 |
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