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Horm Metab Res 1980; 12(6): 261-264
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-996262
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Effect of Thyroxine on the Hepatic Glycogen and Glucose-6-Phosphatase Activity of Developing Rats

A. K. Paul, A. Dhar
  • Department of Physiology, Katwa College, Katwa (Burdwan), India
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1978

1979

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14 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

The influence of exogenous thyroxine was studied on the hepatic glycogen content and glucose-6-phosphatase activity of rats of different age groups. The glycogen content and glucose-6-phosphatase activity were found to be decreased in the livers of 5, 15, 30 and 60-day-old rats after thyroxine treatment. In normal rats of 5, 15, 30 and 60-day-old, a gradual rise in both the hepatic glycogen content and glucose-6-phosphatase activity was noted as the age advanced from immature to adult.

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Thyroxine - Hepatic Glycogen - Glucose-6-Phosphatase - Immature Rats