Geographic distribution of xanthine oxidase, free radical scavengers, creatine kinase, and lactate dehydrogenase enzyme systems in rat heart and skeletal muscle

Fred S. Apple, John E. Hyde, Ann Marie Ingersoll‐Stroubos, Athanasios Theologides

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Abstract

The geographic distribution of the following enzyme systems is described in the rat heart (left and right ventricles) and in different skeletal muscles (soleus, plantaris, and red and white gastrocnemius): xanthine oxidase and dehydrogenase, creatine kinase isoenzymes, lactate dehydrogenase isoenzymes, and the free radical scavenger enzymes superoxide dismutase, glutathione reductase, and glutathione peroxidase. No substantial difference in enzyme activities was observed between the left and right ventricles. Skeletal muscles showed a clear distinction between enzyme activities depending on their composition of oxidative fibers and glycolytic fibers.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)319-323
Number of pages5
JournalAmerican Journal of Anatomy
Volume192
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1991

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