title: beta-Hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase activity in human and kitten odontoclasts and kitten osteoclasts.
abstract: beta-Hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase activity was studied in whole cell preparations of human and kitten odontoclasts and kitten osteoclasts. Strong histochemical reactions occurred within 2--10 min in all three giant cell types. The possible significance of the high levels of beta-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase activity in the metabolism of odontoclasts and osteoclasts is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002415:Cats; D003593:Cytoplasm / Q000201:enzymology; D005269:Femur / Q000166:cytology*; D006651:Histocytochemistry; D006801:Humans; D006884:Hydroxybutyrate Dehydrogenase / Q000378:metabolism*; D008297:Male; D010010:Osteoclasts / Q000201:enzymology*; D014091:Tooth Resorption; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous / Q000166:cytology*
chemical_list: D006884:Hydroxybutyrate Dehydrogenase