Rate of Protein Synthesis of the Harderian Gland of a Skink, Hemiergis decresiensis: A Preliminary Study

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dc.contributor.authorRehorek, S.
dc.contributor.authorLeigh, C.
dc.contributor.authorFirth, B.
dc.date.issued1999
dc.description.abstractThe squamate Harderian gland is a serous secreting structure located in the anterior aspect of the orbit. Active secretion is hitherto undescribed, and the mode of secretion is debatable. The authors in this study examined the rate of protein synthesis and secretion using autoradiography. Intraperitoneal injections of tritiated methiodine were administered to Australian skink lizard (Hemiergis decresiensis). The results revealed that two hours after the initial injection labeling was observed basely in the secretory cells of the Harderian gland. After 69 hours, the labeling was observed solely in the glandular lumina. Although this study does not determine the mechanism of secretion, it is the first to show that not only are proteins regularly produced and secreted by the skink Harderian gland but also that protein is produced and secreted within a three-day period.
dc.identifier.citationCopeia, 1999; 2(2):526-528
dc.identifier.doi10.2307/1447505
dc.identifier.issn0045-8511
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2440/5348
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherAMER SOC ICHTHYOLOGISTS HERPETOLOGISTS
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.2307/1447505
dc.titleRate of Protein Synthesis of the Harderian Gland of a Skink, Hemiergis decresiensis: A Preliminary Study
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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