X-ray microanalysis of mast cells in rat's muscle

Summary Mast cells from rat's tongue muscles, fixed with glutaraldehyde only, were examined with an electron microscopic microanalyzer — the EMMA-4. With the preparatory method used, high emissions of a number of elements were obtained in various intracellular spots. The granules of mast cells were found to contain strictly localized high concentrations of sulphur, calcium and zinc.This work was supported by a grant from the MRC. Funds for the purchase and running cost of the instrumentation were provied by the SRC.