V. Pedini et al., A LECTIN HISTOCHEMICAL-STUDY OF THE ZYGOMATIC SALIVARY-GLAND OF ADULTDOGS, Veterinary research communications, 19(5), 1995, pp. 363-373
Seven lectins (PNA, DBA, SEA, UEA I, LTA, WGA and ConA), conjugated wi
th horseradish peroxidase, were used to characterize the glycosidic re
sidues in the zygomatic gland of adult dogs. In some cases (PNA and DB
A), lectin staining was preceded by neuraminidase digestion. The acina
r and tubular cells produced glycoconjugates with different sugar resi
dues, presenting binding sites for all of the lectins used. Tile apica
l surfaces of the cells lining the intra- and interlobular ducts were
also stained by all the lectins. In contrast, the demilunar cells only
reacted with the Neu-PNA sequence and Con A.