Separation and characteristics of diuretic hormone from the corpus cardiacum of Locusta

P. J. Morgan*, W. Mordue

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Abstract

1. 1. A diuretic hormone is contained in the storage lobes of the corpus cardiacum of Locusta. 2. 2. A dose response curve using an in vitro bioassay on Malpighian tubules, shows a maximal increase in diuresis of ca 3 nl/min with > 0.5 glands/350 μl Ringer. 3. 3. The hormone is thermolabile. 4. 4. Gel permeation and HPLC have resolved two peaks of diuretic activity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)75-80
Number of pages6
JournalComparative Biochemistry and Physiology -- Part B: Biochemistry and
Volume75
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 1983

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