Effect of chromium on protein metabolism of fresh water mussel, Lamellidens marginalis.
J Environ Biol
;
2006 May; 27(2 Suppl): 401-3
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-113877
ABSTRACT
Effect of sub-lethal concentration of chromium was studied on the protein metabolism in adductor muscle, gill and mantle tissues of fresh water mussel, Lamellidens marginalis. Total proteins and RNA showed a decrease while free amino acids and protease activity showed an increase. Alanine and Aspartate aminotransferase activities showed an increase, while GDH activity showed a decrease. It may be suggested that the proteins are degraded and the amino acids are incorporated into TCA cycle to augment the energy needs of the organism due to chromium toxicity.
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Main subject:
Water Pollutants, Chemical
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Proteins
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Chromium
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Bivalvia
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Animals
Language:
English
Journal:
J Environ Biol
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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