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The composition of the salivary gland secretion of the tsetse, Glossina morsitans morsitans Westwood 1850 (Diptera: Glossinidae)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 September 2011

Nilu Y. Patel ,
Anthony Youdeowei  and
Thomas R. Odhiambo
Nilu Y. Patel
Affiliation:
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), P.O. Box 30772, Nairobi, Kenya
Anthony Youdeowei
Affiliation:
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), P.O. Box 30772, Nairobi, Kenya
Thomas R. Odhiambo
Affiliation:
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), P.O. Box 30772, Nairobi, Kenya
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Abstract

Polyacrylamide gel disc electrophoresis of the salivary secretion from the tsetse, Glossina morsitans morsitans Westwood, showed 11 protein bands, four of which were characterized as glycoproteins. Sixteen amino acids and four sugars in the hydrolysates of saliva were identified. Thin layer chromatography showed five lipid classes and three phospholipids. The secretion is a clear, transparent, viscous fluid with a pH between 7.00 and 7.5. These findings are discussed in relation to the nutritional requirements of the metacyclic forms of trypanosomes that may be found in the salivary glands.

Keywords

Tsetsesalivary glandelectrophoresistrypanosomessalivary secretionsalivaGlossina morsitans
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Research Article
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International Journal of Tropical Insect Science , Volume 1 , Issue 4 , December 1981 , pp. 383 - 387
Copyright
Copyright © ICIPE 1981

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