Certain effects of a metabolic inhibitor on the seminal vesicle-coagulating gland complex of the rat
Publication Date
1967
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
First Advisor
Hess, Edwin A.||Lynch, Darrel L.||Feyerherm, Harvey A.
Degree Name
M.S. (Master of Science)
Legacy Department
Department of Biological Sciences
LCSH
Rats; Androgens
Abstract
Fructose and citrate concentrations in the semen of the rat ware found to be affected by beta-fluoropyruvate. This compound acts to inhibit the transfer of hydrogen ions between pyridine nucleotide coenzymes. Androgens have been shown to accelerate this hydrogen ion transfer system and in this respect this inhibitor was used as an androgen antagonist. The nature of the affect of beta-fluoropyruvate on the concentrations of fructose and citrate correlates with an androgen mediated pyridine transhydrogenation system coupled with the proposed pathway of Samuels, Harding and Mam (1962). This pathway was set forth as an explanation for the accumulation of these substances in semen.
Recommended Citation
Brown, Gerald A., "Certain effects of a metabolic inhibitor on the seminal vesicle-coagulating gland complex of the rat" (1967). Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations. 1709.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/allgraduate-thesesdissertations/1709
Extent
vii, 30 pages
Language
eng
Publisher
Northern Illinois University
Rights Statement
In Copyright
Rights Statement 2
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Media Type
Text
Comments
Includes bibliographical references.||Includes illustrations.