Anaerobic metabolism of erythrocytes of the arcid clam Scapharca inaequivalvis (Bruguiere): effects of Cadmium
de Vooys, C.G.N.; de Zwaan, A.; Roos, J.; Carpené, E.; Cattani, O. (1991). Anaerobic metabolism of erythrocytes of the arcid clam Scapharca inaequivalvis (Bruguiere): effects of Cadmium. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. (B Biochem. Mol. Biol.) 98(1): 169-175. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0305-0491(91)90324-7
In: Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. Part B. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Pergamon: Oxford. ISSN 1096-4959; e-ISSN 1879-1107, meer
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Alanine Anaerobiosis Chemical compounds > Organic compounds > Carbohydrates > Glycogen Chemical compounds > Organic compounds > Carbohydrates > Saccharides > Monosaccharides > Glucose Chemical elements > Metals > Heavy metals Chemical elements > Metals > Heavy metals > Cadmium Organic acids Pollution effects Respiration > Aerobic respiration Scapharca inaequivalvis (Bruguière, 1789) [WoRMS] Marien/Kust |
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- de Vooys, C.G.N.
- de Zwaan, A., meer
- Roos, J.
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Abstract |
Anaerobic metabolism was studied in erythrocytes of the bivalve Scapharca inaequivalvis and compared with other tissue cells. In all cells aspartate reserves are utilized and alanine and succinate accumulate. Erythrocytes are distinct from other tissues as regards the anaerobic energy supply. Phosphoarginine is not stored in the erythrocytes. The low glycogen content and the absence of glycogen phosphorylase indicate that the former cannot serve as anaerobic fuel. During 24 hr of anaerobiosis the energy charge in the erythrocytes decreased from 0.83 to 0.64. |
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