Histochemistry of the kidney of the tropical lizard Tropidurus torquatus.
A histochemical analysis of glycoproteins, proteins, and some enzymes was done in kidneys from adult male lizards. The enzymes belong to different pathways of the cell metabolism which include EMBDEN-MEYERHOF and pentose-phosphate pathways, KREBS cycle, and to the lipid and protein metabolism. 2 cell types are described in the collecting duct, one being probably responsible for active transport and the other involved in mucous secretion. The proximal tubule, intermediate segment and distal tubule seem to perform an efficient aerobic metabolism. The proximal tubules probably take part in the final steps of uric acid formation. Aminic groups and the amino acids tyrosine, tryptophan, arginine, cysteine, and cystine are always present in the secretory granules of the sexual segment. These granules also have neutral glycoproteins and acid phosphatase activity.
D000818:Animals; D006023:Glycoproteins / Q000032:analysis; D006651:Histocytochemistry; D007668:Kidney / Q000032:analysis / Q000201:enzymology / Q000378:metabolism*; D008116:Lizards / Q000378:metabolism*; D008297:Male; D011506:Proteins / Q000032:analysis
D006023:Glycoproteins; D011506:Proteins