nucleus (N) appears euchromatic, the cytoplasm contains abundant rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) and lipid droplets (arrows). x9000. (B) ILlß present: the cell shows a vocuolote cytoplasm devoid of the typical structure. N, nucleus; V, vacuole. x9000. (C) Basal conditions and given PST stimulation: the cell shows an euchromatic nucleus (N) and a cytoplasm rich in rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) and lipid droplets (arrows). xlO 000. (D) ILl ß present and given PST stimulation: the cell clearly recovers its good state of health. Rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) is present and vacuoles are almost absent. N, nucleus. x9000

A. Fioravanti, F. Nerucci, G. Collodel, R. Markoll, R. Marcolongo
Published: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, November 2002, Vol.61, Nº11, p1032-1033