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Localization of tryptophan rich proteins and β-glycerophosphatase activity inCuscuta haustorial cells

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The DMAB-nitrite method for tryptophan containing proteins andβ-GPase activity has been studied in the cells of the cortex adjoining the haustonal cells ofCuscuta pentagona A strong positive reaction with DMAB-nitrite method points to a similarity between these cells and the animal ones secreting pepsidases. Aβ-GPase activity has been also found in the parasite cells in contact with the host stem. A protein rich in tryptophan as well as theβ-GPase activity might to be involved in the lysis of the host tissues.

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    Present address: Istituto di Botanica della Facoltà di Agraria, Università di Napoli, Italia

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    Tripodi, G. Localization of tryptophan rich proteins and β-glycerophosphatase activity inCuscuta haustorial cells. Protoplasma 71, 191–196 (1970). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01294311

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