Age-related changes in the total protein in the brain of Periplaneta americana (L.) |
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Authors: | Pradeep K. Sharma J. Bahadur |
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Affiliation: | School of Studies in Zoology, Jiwaji University, Gwalior 474011 (M.P.) India |
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Abstract: | Quantitative changes in the total protein in the brain of aging male and female Periplaneta americana have been observed. A significant increase of total protein and neurosecretory cells in the brain up to 5 months, followed by a considerable decline in later age, points to a direct relationship between the neurosecretory cell number and reproductive phenomenon. Higher total protein concentration and cell number maintain reproduction up to 5 months while a decline after 6 months of adult life adversly affects reproduction. This suggests that neurosecretory cell number and protein concentration are related to reproduction and thereby aging. |
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