Comparative distribution of glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans in the reproductive tissues of the female fowl

1. 1. The objective of this work was to survey and compare the composition of the parts of the reproductive system of the female fowl in glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans. 2. 2. Those parts analyzed were ovary, infundibulum, magnum, isthmus, shell gland and vagina. 3. 3. Methods of analysis inclu...

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Published inComparative biochemistry and physiology. B, Comparative biochemistry Vol. 84; no. 1; pp. 29 - 35
Main Authors Stephens, Christian A., Anastassiadis, Phoebus A.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York, NY Elsevier Inc 1986
Elsevier Science
Subjects
Amino Acids - analysis
analytical methods
Animals
Applied sciences
Biological and medical sciences
Chickens
Colorimetry
Electrophoresis, Cellulose Acetate
Exact sciences and technology
Female
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Genitalia, Female - analysis
glycosaminoglycans
Glycosaminoglycans - analysis
hens
Non mammalian vertebrate reproduction
Other techniques and industries
Ovary - analysis
proteoglycans
Proteoglycans - analysis
reproductive organs
reproductive physiology
Spectrophotometry, Infrared
Tissue Distribution
Vagina - analysis
Vertebrates: reproduction
HexUA
Ch 4S
KS
CH 6S
HS
GAG
i.r
EDTA
DS
MPS-P
HexN
Hep
CPC
PG
HA
SEM
Hex
CPG
Proteoglycan
Vertebrata
Female genital system
Glycosaminoglycan
Chemical composition
Glycoproteins
Aves
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Summary:1. 1. The objective of this work was to survey and compare the composition of the parts of the reproductive system of the female fowl in glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans. 2. 2. Those parts analyzed were ovary, infundibulum, magnum, isthmus, shell gland and vagina. 3. 3. Methods of analysis included cellulose acetate electrophoresis, infrared spectroscopy, colorimetry, amino acid determination and scanning electron microscopy. 4. 4. Concentrations of glycosaminoglycans were higher in vagina, ovary, infundibulum and isthmus than in shell gland and magnum. 5. 5. Glycosaminoglycans may be important in those parts of the reproductive tract which contribute membraneous and mucosal material to the descending egg, and where fertilization of the egg occurs.
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ISSN:0305-0491
DOI:10.1016/0305-0491(86)90266-X