Changes of aminopeptidase activity levels in serum and brain during the estrous cycle of the rat.
Aminopeptidase activity was assayed in several rat brain regions and serum during the estrous cycle. Significant changes are present in the occipital cortex, hypothalamus, pituitary gland and serum. These results suggest that aminopeptidase activity plays a part in the hormonal changes that take place in this cycle.
de Gandarias
J M
JM
Department of Physiology, Medical School, University of Pais Vasco, Bilbao, Spain.
Casis
L
L
Irazusta
J
J
Echevarria
E
E
Ramirez
M
M
D000626:Aminopeptidases / Q000097:blood / Q000378:metabolism*; D000818:Animals; D001921:Brain / Q000201:enzymology*; D004971:Estrus / Q000378:metabolism*; D005260:Female; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains; D014018:Tissue Distribution
D000626:Aminopeptidases