Leydig cell andΔ 5-3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase activity in the testis of toad (Bufo melanostictus) following cold exposuredehydrogenase activity in the testis of toad (Bufo melanostictus) following cold exposure

Summary Leydig cell nuclear area and ⁵-3-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase activity were increased in the testis ofBufo melanostictus 2 days after a single short-term cold exposure. Both parameters returned to normal values 4 days later.     

Penicillin-induced formation of ribonuclease in rice (Oryza sativa L.) endosperm and its inhibition by abscisic acid.

Penicillin stimulates the formation of ribonuclease in embryoless rice (Oryza sativa L.) endosperm and enhances gibberelin-induced response. Penicillin-induced RNase production is completely inhibited by abscisic acid.     

Effect of serum gonadotropin on testis in ascorbic acid deficient guinea-pigs

Résumé La dégénération des testicules de cobayes manquant d'acide ascorbique a pu être corrigée par l'administration du sérum gonadotropin.     

Prevention of estrogenic inhibition of adrenal 686-1686-1686-1686-2686-2686-2in rats

Summary The urinary protein _2u stimulates adrenal ⁵-3 dehydrogenase activity and prevents adrenal enlargement in estrogen-treated adult male rats.Acknowledgements. Dehydroepiandrosterone used in this study was donated by Organon(India) Ltd, Calcutta. This work received financial support from University Grants' Commission, New Delhi. The author's thanks are due to Prof. A. K. Maiti and Prof. C. Deb, Department of Physiology, Calcutta University, for their constant encouragement.     

Penicillin-induced formation of ribonuclease in rice (Oryza sativa L.) endosperm and its inhibition by abscisic acid

Summary Penicillin stimulates the formation of ribonuclease in embryoless rice (Oryza sativa L.) endosperm and enhances gibberellin-induced response. Penicillin-induced RNase production is completely inhibited by abscisic acid.Acknowledgment. We are thankful to Professor A.K. Sharma, Head of the Department, for providing facilities for this work. This study was supported by a research grant from the University Grants Commission, New Delhi.