ISSN:
1432-041X
Keywords:
Calliphora
;
Fat body
;
RNA polymerase
;
Ecdysteroids
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary In vivo labelling of RNA polymerases I and II with S35-methionine shows that ecdysterone causes a de novo synthesis of both enzymes in nuclei of fat body cells inCalliphora 3rd instar larvae. Binding experiments with H3-α-amanitin demonstrate that the concentration of RNA polymerase II molecules increases two- to threefold within 3 h after ecdysterone treatment. The enhanced polymerase concentration coincides with an enhanced enzymatic activity and an increase in RNA synthesis in response to ecdysteroids.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00848684