Possible significance of aminotransferases in tissues of the aestivating fresh water mussel,Lamellidens marginalis (Lamarck) |
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Authors: | Md. R. Begum K. V. Ramana Rao |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of Zoology, S.V. University, Tirupati, (India) |
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Abstract: | Summary Both aspartate and alanine aminotransferase levels increased in digestive gland, foot and mantle on aestivation. The free amino acids and pyruvic acid also increased in all tissues. The significance of these changes is discussed in relation to gluconeogenesis.Acknowledgment. The authors thank Professor K.S. Swami, Head, Department of Zoology, for encouragement and Mr I. Kabeer Ahamed for his help. |
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