Scanning Microscopy
Abstract
Ultrastructural studies of mouse bone marrow reveal that reduction of the marrow-blood barrier precedes the two waves of leukocytosis which follow endotoxin administration. These ultrastructural changes include a decrease in adventitial cover of the marrow sinus wall, an increase in sinus circumference, and a decrease in endothelial cell overlap. The marrow-blood barrier changes which precede the first wave of leukocytosis are transient and are associated with depletion of marrow granulocytes. The changes that precede the second wave of leukocytosis 5 to 6 days later are more sustained and are associated with marked granulocyte hyperplasia. We suggest that endotoxin has two effects on marrow ultrastructure: (1) an early, direct effect on the sinus wall and (2) a later, indirect effect associated with granulocyte proliferation. The late effect may be mediated through endotoxin induced release of colony stimulating factor. Both effects diminish the normal marrow-blood barrier and appear to facilitate cell release from the marrow.
Recommended Citation
Hirahata, T.; Bjorkman, D.; and Chamberlain, J. K.
(1987)
"Endotoxin: A Twofold Effect on Bone Marrow Ultrastructure,"
Scanning Microscopy: Vol. 1:
No.
3, Article 48.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/microscopy/vol1/iss3/48