Circadian variation in metabolite and enzyme activities in the femoral and thoracic muscles of adult variegated grasshoppers, Zonocerus variegatus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae)

The African variegated grasshopper, [Zonocerus variegatus], exhibits daily variations in its feeding and destructive activities. A study to investigate circadian variation in metabolites (lipids, protein, glucose, K[+], Ca[2+], Mg[2+], Cl[−]) concentrations and enzymes (lipase, amylase, proteinase,...

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Published in:Polskie pismo entomologiczne 2018-03, Vol.87 (1), p.77
Main Authors: Ademolu, Kehinde Olutoyin, Agbeje, Samuel, Joda, Abiodun Oladipupo, Adebola Adedoyin Osipitan, Adewunmi Batabunde Idowu
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Circadian rhythms
Enzymatic activity
Enzymes
Femur
Lipase
Lipid metabolism
Lipids
Metabolites
Muscles
Orthoptera
Proteinase
Proteins
Thorax
Tissue
Variation
α-Glucosidase
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Summary:The African variegated grasshopper, [Zonocerus variegatus], exhibits daily variations in its feeding and destructive activities. A study to investigate circadian variation in metabolites (lipids, protein, glucose, K[+], Ca[2+], Mg[2+], Cl[−]) concentrations and enzymes (lipase, amylase, proteinase, α-glucosidase) activities in the femoral and thoracic muscles of adult [Z. variegatus] was carried out by collecting samples at 06:00, 12:00, 18:00 and 24:00 hrs GMT. The four enzymes were present throughout the day in both thoracic and femoral muscles but at varying levels. Significantly (p
ISSN:0032-3780
2299-9884
DOI:10.2478/pjen-2018-0006