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Histochemical studies on Raillietina (Raillietina) johri (Cestoda: Davaineidae). III. Esterases

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 June 2009

T. K. Roy
T. K. Roy
Affiliation:
Department of Zoology, University of Udaipur, Udaipur 313001, India
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Abstract

Nonspecific esterase (NSE), acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and pseudocholinesterase (ChE) have been localized by histochemical methods in various tissues of a cestode, Raillietina (Raillietina) johri obtained from the intestine of pigeon.

NSE has been found in the rostellum, suckers, hooks, tegument, subtegumental muscle, excretory canal, cirrus sac, vagina and eggs. Two types of cells have been recognized on the scolex surface—some are NSE positive and others are NSE negative. AChE, besides being localized in nerves, has also been visualized in almost all the structures as in case of NSE except in hooks, excretory canal and eggs. Additionally AChE has been observed in the vas deferens and sperm ductules. ChE has been observed only in nerves, vas deferens, cirrus sac and vagina; the intensity of enzyme activity being low when compared with AChE. Possible involvement of these enzymes in the physiology of the parasite has been discussed.

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Research Papers
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Journal of Helminthology , Volume 54 , Issue 3 , September 1980 , pp. 219 - 222
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1980

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