Choline acetyltransferase in organophosphorus-resistant and -susceptible strains of the cattle tick, Boophilus microplus |
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Authors: | BN Smallman PW Riddles |
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Institution: | Division of Entomology, CSIRO, Long Pocket Laboratories, Meiers Road, Indooroopilly, Queensland, Australia |
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Abstract: | Choline acetyltransferase was demonstrated in homogenate extracts of larvae and adult brains of the cattle tick. The enzyme activity was approximately 15 and 100 μmol of acetylcholine synthesized/g of tissue/hr for larvae and adult brains, respectively. Comparisons of five strains showed that, despite organophosphate selection for acetylcholinesterases with wide differences in activity and inhibition kinetics, the choline acetyltransferase activity was statistically uniform between strains. it is concluded that the two enzymic components of the cholinergic system are controlled independently. |
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