Table 1.
Number of Y-Chromosome Cells by Cell Type and Time Post-Infusion of Male Rat Submandibular Gland Cells into Female Rat Submandibular Glands
| Time Post- Infusion (n) |
Cell Type |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acinar | I.D. | G.C.T. | S.D. | E.D. | Total | |
| 1 hour (1) | 37 | 35 | 10 | 50 | 18 | 150 |
| 1 day (2) | 27 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 46 |
| 4 days (2) | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 35 |
| 8 days (2) | 17 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 39 |
| 14 days (3) | 16 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 |
| 21 days (2) | 18 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 35 |
Rat Y-chromosomes marked via autoradiography of 35S-labeled probes were counted in five 8 μm histologic sections per rat. G.C.T. = granular convoluted tubules; I.D., S.D. and E.D = intercalated, striated and excretory ducts, respectively.