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Topic:Epithelial Cells
Epithelial cells are a type of cell that line the surfaces and cavities of structures throughout the horse's body, including the skin, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, and reproductive system. These cells serve as a protective barrier and are involved in absorption, secretion, and sensation. In horses, epithelial cells can be affected by various conditions, such as infections, inflammation, and neoplastic changes, which may impact their function and integrity. Research on equine epithelial cells focuses on understanding their role in health and disease, including their response to pathogens, their regenerative capacity, and their involvement in conditions such as respiratory diseases and skin disorders. This page compiles peer-reviewed research studies and scholarly articles that explore the structure, function, and pathological changes of epithelial cells in horses.
The ultrastructure of endometrial cups in pregnant mares. Electron microscopy and immunofluorescence techniques were used to study the various epithelial cells in the endometrial cups of ten pregnant mares, and in the uterine epithelium of one non-pregnant mare. Evidence was obtained which suggested that epithelial gland cells within the endometrial cups, as distinct from the hypertrophied decidual-like cells in the cup, may synthesize PMSG. The suggestion does not agree with the findings of other workers in the fetal origin (chorionic girdle cells) of this gonadotrophin.
Scanning electron microscopy of the bovine, equine, porcine, and caprine uterine tube (oviduct). The luminal surface topography of bovine, equine, porcine, and caprine uterine tubes was studied by scanning electron microscopy. The main types of epithelial cells were secretory and ciliated. Both types were more active during estrus. Cilia were observed in both the infundibular and the ampular parts of the uterine tube, but ciliated cells were more numerous than secretory cells on the surface of the fimbriae. Sperm were observed in the ampulla of the uterine tube of the cow 2 hours after artificial insemination.
