Journal of Endocrinology and Reproduction

P. R. Reddy ¹, P. R. ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Biotechnology, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati 517 502, IN

Abstract

Eyestalks of the crustaceans are the source of an array of peptide hormones, which are involved in the regulation of molting, reproduction and metabolism. Oziotelphusa senex senex eyestalk peptide hormones were characterized by high-performance liquid chromatography.

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P. R. Reddy ¹, P. S. Reddy ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Biotechnology, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati-517502, IN

Abstract

The endogenous concentration of prostaglandin D₂, prostaglandin E₂ and prostaglandin F_2α in the ovary of crab Oziotelphusa senex senex were determined. Homogenates of crab ovary synthesized these three prostaglandins. Prostaglandin E₂ was the major prostaglandin synthesized by the crab ovary, followed by prostaglandin F_2α and prostaglandin D₂.

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