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Cytochemical characteristics of the neurosecretory cells of Ceylonocotyle scoliocoelium (Trematoda: Digenea)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 November 2009

P. N. Sharma  and
A. N. Sharma
P. N. Sharma
Affiliation:
Department of Zoology, University of Udaipur, Udaipur-313001, India
A. N. Sharma
Affiliation:
Department of Zoology, University of Udaipur, Udaipur-313001, India
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Abstract

Two types of neurosecretory cells (NSC), large a cells and small β cells were detected on the basis of their size and characteristics as shown by aldehyde fuchsin and chrome haematoxylin-phloxin staining. A histochemical survey of the neurosecretory material indicates that it is a glycoprotein. Phosphatases and esterases present in NSC probably help in the transfer of metabolites and their hydrolysis and in the control of secretory material produced in a NSC, while SDH provides the necessary energy for the synthetic activity of the latter. The role of neurosecretion in governing the reproduction of this parasite is discussed.

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Journal of Helminthology , Volume 55 , Issue 3 , September 1981 , pp. 223 - 229
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1981

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