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Zona Glomerulosa

Known as: Glomerulosa, Adrenal, Zona glomerulosa of adrenal gland, Zona glomerulosa of suprarenal gland 
The narrow subcapsular outer zone of the adrenal cortex. This zone produces a series of enzymes that convert PREGNENOLONE to ALDOSTERONE. The final… 
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Adrenal CortexBlood supply aspectsMicrobiologicalProcess of secretion

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Basement membraneLoose areolar connective tissue

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Highly Cited
1993
Highly Cited
1993
Localization of neurotrophin-3-like immunoreactivity in peripheral tissues of the rat
Highly Cited
1992
Highly Cited
1992
Mechanism of angiotensin II-induced proliferation in bovine adrenocortical cells.
The peptide hormone angiotensin-II (AII) is a potent vasoconstrictor and major regulator of aldosterone synthesis. In addition… 
Review
1991
Review
1991
Generation and role of calcium signal in adrenal glomerulosa cells
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Highly Cited
1987
Highly Cited
1987
Purification and characterization of two types of atrial natriuretic factor receptors from bovine adrenal cortex: guanylate cyclase-linked and cyclase-free receptors.
Highly Cited
1979
Highly Cited
1979
Adrenal sensitivity to angiotensin II and undiscovered aldosterone stimulating factors in hypertension.
Highly Cited
1976
Highly Cited
1976
Influence of sodium intake on vascular and adrenal angiotensin II receptors.
The restriction of sodium intake reduces the sensitivity of vascular smooth muscle to angiotensin II, but enhances its influence… 
Highly Cited
1967
Highly Cited
1967
The fine structure of the zona glomerulosa and the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex of the opossum.
The normal fine structure of the zona glomerulosa and the zona fasciculata of the opossum is described, with emphasis on the… 
Highly Cited
1964
Highly Cited
1964
STRUCTURAL CHANGES IN THE NUCLEAR BODY IN THE ADRENAL ZONA FASCICULATA OF THE CALF FOLLOWING THE ADMINISTRATION OF ACTH.
Highly Cited
1958
Highly Cited
1958
The juxtaglomerular cells in man and their relationship to the level of plasma sodium and to the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex.
A relation between levels of plasma sodium and potassium and the adrenal cortex has been demonstrated in both animals and man… 
Highly Cited
1948
Highly Cited
1948
The effect of altered sodium or potassium intake on the width and cytochemistry of the zona glomerulosa of the rat's adrenal cortex.
The cortex of the rat’s adrenal gland is divided morphologically into three major zones. The appearance of the cells and the… 
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