An ultrastructural study of pigeon bursa of Fabricius during involution

Anat Anz. 1989;169(1):67-73.

Abstract

The ultrastructure of the pigeon bursa of Fabricius during involution is described. According to the AA, the involutive process may be divided into 3 stages: an early involutive stage, a late involutive stage and a residual stage. The involutive process starts from epithelium later affecting the follicular medulla and all other structures of the organ. A mucoid degeneration can be observed, followed by an impressive fatty degeneration.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aging / physiology*
  • Animals
  • Bursa of Fabricius / physiology
  • Bursa of Fabricius / ultrastructure*
  • Columbidae / anatomy & histology*
  • Microscopy, Electron