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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Asunto principal:
Triatominae
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Vuelo Animal
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Glicerolfosfato Deshidrogenasa
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Insectos Vectores
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Músculos
Límite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
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PARASITOLOGIA
Año:
2000
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Pais de publicación:
Brasil