Sirigu P, Gross S A, Di Dio L J, Allen D J, Perra M T
Basic Appl Histochem. 1984;28(3):309-15.
The parotid gland of Praomys (Mastomys) natalensis follows the same anatomical pattern of Rodentia since no peculiar morphological and histochemical features were found in the present study that differentiate it from homologous glands in other rodents. It consists of serous secreting components and intralobular ducts that demonstrate no sexual dimorphism. Histochemical studies reveal that the glandular cells of the Praomys' parotid gland contain no acid mucosubstance, but that material of a neutral glycoprotein nature can be found in the secreting cells of acini, epithelium of the ducts, and the ductal lumina.
南非多乳鼠的腮腺遵循啮齿目相同的解剖模式，因为在本研究中未发现将其与其他啮齿动物的同源腺体区分开来的特殊形态学和组织化学特征。它由浆液分泌成分和小叶内导管组成，没有性别二态性。组织化学研究表明，南非多乳鼠腮腺的腺细胞不含酸性粘物质，但在腺泡分泌细胞、导管上皮和管腔中可发现中性糖蛋白性质的物质。
