Acid phosphatase in blood smears of Phrynops geoffroanus (Testudines: Chelidae) [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Hematologia e Hemoterapia, 2011 Acid phosphatases belong to the hydrolases class of enzymes; they act on organic esters, releasing phosphate ions in acidic conditions. These enzymes are found in lysosomes and secretory vacuoles. They are important for tissue autolysis and proliferation and differentiation and cell transformation processes, but also indicate possible tumors ...
Maria Isabel Afonso da Silva +2 more
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Characterization of innate immune activity in Phrynops geoffroanus (Testudines: Chelidae) [PDF]
Zoologia, 2009 The innate immune activity of the freshwater turtle Phrynops geoffroanus (Schweigger, 1812) was investigated, using a sheep-red-blood cell hemolysis assay.
Mark Merchant +2 more
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Phallus eversion sexing in Phrynops geoffroanus (Testudines: Chelidae): a new non-invasive approach [PDF]
Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2021 The sexing of species is an important tool for population management. In tortoises and turtles, sexing is usually done according to secondary characteristics, such as plastron morphology or phallus eversion techniques.
Isadora De Abreu Amorim +2 more
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Chemical Composition and Validation of the Ethnopharmacological Reported Antimicrobial Activity of the Body Fat of Phrynops geoffroanus Used in Traditional Medicine. [PDF]
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med, 2013 Background. Phrynops geoffroanus is a small turtle that inhabits lakes, rivers, and streams throughout South America. The body fat of this animal is used as a folk medicine in Brazil for treating illnesses such as sore throats, ear aches, mumps, rheumatism, and arthritis.
Dias Dde Q +11 more
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Notes on the hematology of free-living Phrynops geoffroanus (Testudines: Chelidae) in polluted rivers of Southeastern Brazil [PDF]
Zoologia, 2009 Phrynops geoffroanus (Schweigger, 1812) is the freshwater turtle with the widest geographical distribution in South America. During 2006, physical examination and hematological evaluation were performed on free-ranging turtles from two polluted rivers ...
Luciano M Verdade +2 more
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Would Phrynops geoffroanus’ plastron formula and morphological diversity be preserved under anthropic conditions? [PDF]
Brazilian Journal of BiologyPhrynops geoffroanus has a wide distribution in South America, living in aquatic environments such as rivers, streams, and lakes, in natural and urban environments. In this work, the plastron formula and the diversity index associated with the allometric
Jonas Pederassi +2 more
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Histologia e histoquímica do tubo digestório de Phrynops geoffroanus (Testudines, Chelidae) [PDF]
Acta Amazonica, 2014 Phrynops geoffroanus é o quelônio onívoro com mais ampla distribuição geográfica na América do Sul. Este trabalho descreve a histologia e histoquímica do tubo digestório desta espécie, relacionando as características dos órgãos com seu hábito alimentar ...
Iara Novelli, Armando Sales
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Nesting of Phrynops geoffroanus (Testudines: Chelidae) on sandy beaches along the Upper Xingu River, Brazil [PDF]
Zoologia, 2011 This work presents the first data on incubation temperature of Phrynops geoffroanus (Schweigger, 1812) in a natural environment, and provides information on nest predation, hatching success and size of offspring born in the nests on sandy beaches along ...
Paulo D. Ferreira Júnior +8 more
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Atividade peroxidásica em basófilos de Phrynops geoffroanus (Testudines Chelidae) Peroxidase activity in the basophils of Phrynops geoffroanus (Testudines: Chelidae) [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Hematologia e Hemoterapia, 2010 As peroxidases, presentes nos peroxissomos e lisossomos, pertencem às oxidases e atuam como catalítico para o peróxido de hidrogênio (H2O2), posteriormente decomposto pela oxidação de cossubstratos, evitando danos celulares.(¹) Foi aplicada a técnica da ...
Maria Isabel Afonso da Silva +2 more
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Molecular detection of hemogregarines and haemosporidians in Brazilian free-living testudines [PDF]
International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, 2018 Morphological and molecular techniques were used to investigate the presence of hemogregarines and haemosporidians in biological samples of free-living Geoffroy's side-necked turtles (Phrynops geoffroanus) and Giant Amazon turtles (Podocnemis expansa ...
Juliana Paula de Oliveira +4 more
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