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Z Mikrosk Anat Forsch
; 95(2): 223-9, 1981.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-7281884
ABSTRACT
Mucosubstances in the cervix uteri of the Indian langur monkey, Presbytis entellus entellus was studied during non-pregnancy, pregnancy and lactation. Cells of the cervical epithelium and glands elaborated neutral, sialo- and sulfomucins during non-pregnancy. The concentration of these mucins was low during early pregnancy but increased during late pregnancy. The concentration of mucins was higher during later part of pregnancy than during non-pregnant stage which decline during lactation. Significance of mucins in cervix uteri and probable hormonal control over their elaboration is discussed.