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Arylsulphatase activity and cerebroside sulphates in the frog oviduct during the reproductive cycle

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The presence of arylsulphatase A and cerebroside sulphates in different tracts ofRana esculenta oviduct during different phases of the reproductive cycle were investigated by histochemical and biochemical procedures. The results indicate that enzyme activity shows seasonal fluctuations connected with the phase of the sexual cycle. The concentrations of cerebroside sulphates (the natural substrates of arylsulphatase A) is related to the activity of this hydrolytic enzyme. The role of arylsulphatase A activity in regulating the substrate concentration, and particularly that of sulphatides, is discussed.

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  1. Department of Cellular Biology, University of Camerino, Italy

    L. Vitaioli, E. Baldoni & L. Bellini

  2. Department of Animal Biology, University of Modena, Italy

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Vitaioli, L., Baldoni, E., Bellini, L. et al. Arylsulphatase activity and cerebroside sulphates in the frog oviduct during the reproductive cycle. Histochem J 19, 85–93 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01682752

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