Influence of procaine HCl on larval development, adult lifespan and acid phosphatase activity in Musca domestica L.
By treating larvae of Musca domestica L. with 4 x 10(-4%) procaine HCl we could shorten larval development, decrease larval mortality and increase number of adult offspring. A high concentration of procaine HCl (0.4%) caused a prolongation of the larval development, a lower pupal weight and a decreased number of adult offspring, which are, in our opinion, indications of a toxic effect. The effects of procaine HCl on ageing and acid phosphatase activity are not so clear. The distribution of subpopulations in a population and the correlation with acid phosphatase activity during adult lifespan are discussed.
D000135:Acid Phosphatase / Q000378:metabolism*; D000375:Aging; D000818:Animals; D001835:Body Weight; D005260:Female; D006793:Houseflies / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000378:metabolism; D007814:Larva / Q000187:drug effects; D008297:Male; D011343:Procaine / Q000494:pharmacology*; D012737:Sex Factors
D011343:Procaine; D000135:Acid Phosphatase