Neurochemical correlates of aestivation: Changes in ganglionic protein metabolism in Indian apple snailPila globosa

Proceedings / Indian Academy of Sciences - Tập 86 Số 2 - Trang 139-142 - 1977
Singh, Indira1, Nayeemunnisa1
1Department of Zoology, Bangalore University, Bangalore

Tóm tắt

Changes in RNA, proteins, total free amino acid, ammonia and urea levels were measured in the cerebral, pleuropedal and visceral ganglia of normally active and nine months aestivated snails. RNA, proteins and total free amino acid levels increased on aestivation. Ammonia level showed a decrease on aestivation whereas the level of urea increased in the pleuropedal and visceral ganglia. However, a decrease in urea contents of cerebral ganglion was recorded on aestivation.

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