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An in vitro model for the study of human parathyroid gland tissue: Single cell suspensions and monolayer cultures

H. GabbertM. RothmundTh. SchärfeP. K. WagnerU. KrauseA. Knuth

subject

AdenomaCellchemistry.chemical_elementParathyroid hormoneCalciumModels BiologicalCryopreservationlaw.inventionParathyroid GlandslawmedicineHumansMagnesiumSecretionCells Culturedchemistry.chemical_classificationMagnesiumGeneral MedicineParathyroid Neoplasmsmedicine.anatomical_structureEnzymechemistryBiochemistryParathyroid HormoneCalciumFemaleElectron microscopehormones hormone substitutes and hormone antagonists

description

An in vitro model for studies of parathyroid physiology is described using single cell suspensions and adherent monolayer cultures of human parathyroid tissue. The isolated cells were viable and maintained functional properties tested by calcium and magnesium sensitivity. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion could be suppressed by rising calcium and magnesium concentrations. The secretory behaviour of the cells was not altered by cultivation or cryopreservation. The morphological integrity of the individual cells after mechanical and enzymatic preparation was confirmed by light and electron microscopy.

https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01852191