JOURNAL ARTICLE

Distribution and role of d-glutamate, a novel d-amino acid identified in animals, in the reproductive tissues of male kuruma prawn Marsupenaeus japonicus.

  • Published In: Journal of Biochemistry, 2024, v. 175, n. 1. P. 95 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Yoshikawa, Naoko; Yoshitomi, Natsuki; Nakada, Kazuki; Sawada, Naomi 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on the distribution and potential physiological roles of free d-glutamate and d-alanine in the male reproductive organs of the kuruma prawn, Marsupenaeus japonicus. The study found that d-glutamate constitutes over 50% of total glutamate in the testis, vas deferens, and seminal receptacle, with the highest concentration in the vas deferens, suggesting its involvement in reproductive functions, particularly during early growth stages. In contrast, d-alanine levels were lower and varied independently from d-glutamate, indicating distinct physiological roles. The findings highlight the significance of d-glutamate in M. japonicus reproduction and suggest further investigation into its biosynthesis and function could aid aquaculture practices.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Biochemistry. 2024/01, Vol. 175, Issue 1, p95
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0021-924X
  • DOI:10.1093/jb/mvad072
  • Accession Number:174642926
  • Copyright Statement:Copyright of Journal of Biochemistry is the property of Oxford University Press / USA and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Looking to go deeper into this topic? Look for more articles on EBSCOhost.