The activity of glutathione S-transferase in hepatopancreas of Procambarus clarkii: seasonal variations and the influence of environmental pollutants.
1. The glutathione S-transferase activity in hepatopancreas of the American red crayfish Procambarus clarkii after 15 days' acclimatization in tap water aquaria was measured in specimens collected monthly for a whole year, and shows seasonal variation. 2. Previous data on the environmental pollution of Lake Albufera suggest a possible correlation with the activity tested in the different seasons of the year considering the results of non-acclimatized animals.
Departament de Fisiologia, Facultat de Medicina i Odontologia, Universitat de València, Spain.
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D000818:Animals; D003400:Astacoidea / Q000201:enzymology*; D004064:Digestive System / Q000201:enzymology; D005982:Glutathione Transferase / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism*; D012621:Seasons; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical / Q000633:toxicity*
D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical; D005982:Glutathione Transferase