| Abstract: | Lipids and proteins in the Rathke‘s gland secretions of the North American mud turtle (Kinosternon subrubrum, Kinosternidae) were analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE), respectively. Analysis by GC-MS indicates 2,3-dihydroxypropanal and C3?C24 free or esterified fatty acids. Analysis by SDS-PAGE indicates a major protein component with an approximate molecular mass of 60 kDa and minor components ranging from ca. 23 to 34 kDa. The major component of K. subrubrum glandular secretions exhibits a mobility that matches that of the Kemp‘s ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempi, Cheloniidae), suggesting that these proteins are evolutionarily conserved. |
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| ProdID: | 5223760 |
| Citation Author: | Seifert, W.E., Jr.; Gotte, S.W.; Leto, T.L.; Weldon, P.J. |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, B |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Lipids and proteins in the Rathke‘s gland secretions of the North American mud turtle (Kinosternon subrubrum); 1994; Article; Journal; Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, B; Seifert, W.E., Jr.; Gotte, S.W.; Leto, T.L.; Weldon, P.J. |
| Citation Start Page: | 459 |
| Citation Volume: | 109 |
| Citation Year: | 1994 |
| Type: | citation/reference |
| Text: | Lipids and proteins in the Rathke‘s gland secretions of the North American mud turtle (Kinosternon subrubrum); 1994; Article; Journal; Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, B; Seifert, W.E., Jr.; Gotte, S.W.; Leto, T.L.; Weldon, P.J. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| URL (DOCUMENT): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0305-0491(94)90029-9 |
| Date Other: | Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:17 -0500 |
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