Effect of age on the activity of rat testicular arginine-aminopeptidase

Experientia. 1983 Apr 15;39(4):388-9. doi: 10.1007/BF01963139.

Abstract

Effects of age on arginine-aminopeptidase activity were investigated in the rat testis. A marked rise of the enzyme activity in 6-week-old rats corresponded to the appearance of spermatids in the later stages of their development.

MeSH terms

  • Aging*
  • Aminopeptidases / metabolism*
  • Animals
  • Endopeptidases / metabolism*
  • Male
  • Metalloendopeptidases*
  • Rats
  • Rats, Inbred Strains
  • Testis / cytology
  • Testis / enzymology*

Substances

  • Endopeptidases
  • Aminopeptidases
  • aminopeptidase B
  • Metalloendopeptidases
  • alanine endopeptidase