Figure 4From: An insight into the sialome of the oriental rat flea, Xenopsylla cheopis (Rots)Apyrase activity of salivary homogenates of the flea, Xenopsylla cheopis. Reaction media contained 50 mM TrisCl pH 7.4, 150 mM NaCl, 2 mM indicated nucleotide in 100 μl. The reaction started with addition of salivary gland homogenate to give 2.5 pairs per ml. (A) 1 mM CaCl2 plus 1 mM MgCl2 were added to the media before starting the reaction. (B) Either 2 mM CaCl2, 2 mM MgCl2 or 2 mM EDTA were added to the media before starting the reaction. The bars represent the average ± SE of 3 determinations. All incubations were done at 37°C.Back to article page