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Enzyme histochemical patterns in the normal human amnion: amniotic histochemical patterns.

R A Jones·S M Pollard
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The histochemical distribution of 14 enzymes in the human amnion at term are described. Adenosine triphosphatase, 5'-nucleotidase, acid phosphatase and nonspecific esterase show continuous gradations of enzyme activity. Cells with intense activity are prominent in acid phosphatase and nonspecific esterase preparations. A distinct subpopulation of amniotic cells can be defined by their alkaline phosphatase activity. The possible correlations with morphological studies are discussed.

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R A Jones, S M Pollard. 1977. Enzyme histochemical patterns in the normal human amnion: amniotic histochemical patterns.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0028-2243(77)90027-2

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