| Sexual dimorphism in the fibers of a "clasp" muscle of Xenopus laevis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 6195010 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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When antibodies specific to fast-twitch, slow-twitch, and slow-tonic myosins were used to stain the clasp muscle, m. sternoradialis, of Xenopus laevis, three predominant fiber types were identified in both males and females. Three fiber types can also be distinguished by the diameters and conduction velocities of their motor nerves. Significant differences in the numbers of slow-tonic fibers were identified between the genders and between control and castrated male animals. This finding suggests that these slow-tonic fibers, which probably dominate the clasp reflex during mating, may be under hormonal control. |
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Authors:
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N A Rubinstein; S D Erulkar; G T Schneider |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Experimental neurology Volume: 82 ISSN: 0014-4886 ISO Abbreviation: Exp. Neurol. Publication Date: 1983 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1983-12-17 Completed Date: 1983-12-17 Revised Date: 2009-11-19 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370712 Medline TA: Exp Neurol Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 424-31 Citation Subset: IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Animals Antibodies / analysis Epitopes Female Male Muscles / anatomy & histology*, immunology Myosins / immunology Sexual Behavior, Animal / physiology* Xenopus laevis / anatomy & histology* |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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NS 12211/NS/NINDS NIH HHS; NS 14332/NS/NINDS NIH HHS |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Antibodies; 0/Epitopes; EC 3.6.4.1/Myosins |
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