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- Title
Expression and localization of chromogranin A gene and protein in human submandibular gland.
- Authors
Saruta, Juri; Tsukinoki, Keiichi; Sasaguri, Kenichi; Ishii, Hidenori; Yasuda, Masanori; Osamura, Yoshiyuki R; Watanabe, Yoshihisa; Sato, Sadao
- Abstract
Human saliva chromogranin A (CgA) is clinically promising as a psychological stress marker. However, expression of CgA is poorly understood in humans, although salivary gland localization of CgA in other mammals, such as rodents and horses, has been demonstrated. In the present study, we investigated the expression and localization of CgA in the human submandibular gland (HSG) using various methods. CgA was consistently localized in serous and ductal cells in HSG, as detected by immunohistochemistry and in situhybridization. Reactivity was stronger in serous cells than in ductal cells. In addition, strong immunoreactivity for CgA was observed in the saliva matrix of ductal cavities. Western blotting gave one significant immunoreactive band of 68 kDa in the adrenal gland, HSG and saliva. Finally, CgA was detected in secretory granules of serous and ductal cells by immunoelectron microscopy. In conclusion, CgA in humans is produced by HSG and secreted into saliva.
- Publication
Cells, tissues, organs, 2005, Vol 180, Issue 4, p237
- ISSN
1422-6405
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1159/000088939