Abstract
The distribution of ATP in different parts of the frog olfactory organ was investigated. It is demonstrated that the highest macroerg amount is characteristic of the receptor part of olfactory mucosa. The amount of ATP decreased after the stimulation of the olfactory mucosa by odorants. The role of ATP in olfactory receptor process is discussed.
MeSH terms
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Acetates / pharmacology
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Adenosine Triphosphate / metabolism*
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Animals
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Camphor / pharmacology
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Histocytochemistry
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In Vitro Techniques
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Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
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Mucus / metabolism
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Odorants
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Olfactory Bulb / drug effects
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Olfactory Bulb / metabolism*
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Olfactory Bulb / ultrastructure
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Rana temporaria
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Stimulation, Chemical
Substances
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Acetates
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butyl acetate
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Camphor
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Adenosine Triphosphate