Lobster haemocyanin. Influence of acclimatization on subunit composition and functional properties.
Biochem J
; 277 ( Pt 2): 419-21, 1991 Jul 15.
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ABSTRACT
Haemocyanin from the lobster Palinurus elephas has been shown to change in its subunit composition according to the time of year. In contrast, in Palinurus mauritanicus, a lobster living at greater depth, no seasonal changes in subunit composition have been observed. The results obtained from a set of experiments performed on some Palinurus mauritanicus acclimatized in an aquarium have clearly indicated that modifications of haemocyanin subunit composition may be involved in the adaptation of arthropods to environmental change.
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Assunto principal:
Hemocianinas
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Aclimatação
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Nephropidae
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Biochem J
Ano de publicação:
1991
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Itália