Alpha-glycerophosphate dehydrogenase activity in flight muscles of triatomine bugs Panstrongylus megistus and Triatoma sordida
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
; 95(5): 707-9, Sept.-Oct. 2000. tab
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ABSTRACT
The alpha-glycerophosphate dehydrogenase (alpha-GPDH) activity in flight muscles of Panstrongylus megistus and Triatoma sordida, vectors of Chagas disease in Brazil, was studied. Both species showed higher enzymatic activities in fliers than in non-fliers insects. T. sordida exhibited a higher proportion of flier insects than P. megistus. A possible role of alpha-GPDH on triatomines flight is discussed.
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Assunto principal:
Triatominae
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Voo Animal
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Glicerolfosfato Desidrogenase
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Insetos Vetores
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Músculos
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Ano de publicação:
2000
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Article