In-Vitro Analysis On The Effects Of UV-B Radiation On The Dorsal Skin Melanophores Of Indian Bullfrog Hoplobatrachus Tigerinus

Authors

  • SHARIQUE A.ALI Dr. Sharique Ali, Head, Dept. of biotechnology, Saifia College of science and education, Bhopal, 462001, India
  • SAIMA SALIM Dr. Sharique Ali, Head, Dept. of biotechnology, Saifia College of science and education, Bhopal, 462001, India
  • AYESHA S. ALI Dr. Sharique Ali, Head, Dept. of biotechnology, Saifia College of science and education, Bhopal, 462001, India
  • JAYA PETER Dr. Sharique Ali, Head, Dept. of biotechnology, Saifia College of science and education, Bhopal, 462001, India

Keywords:

Ultraviolet- B radiation; melanophores; amphibians; Hoplobatrachus tigerinus; UV defense.

Abstract

In vitro studies on the dorsal integumental melanophores of amphibian Hoplobatrachus tigerinus revealed that the artificial UV-B radiation (313nm) at a dose range from 20.0 - 24.6 µW/cm 2 for a continuous period of 60- 120 minutes caused an irreversible damage and disruption to the melanophores resulting into permanent clumping and aggregation of cells. However, at lower duration of exposure, the melanophores showed gradual pigment dispersion, most likely as an innate mechanism of defense to attenuate the UVB causing damage.

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Published

31.12.2011

How to Cite

SHARIQUE A.ALI, SAIMA SALIM, AYESHA S. ALI, & JAYA PETER. (2011). In-Vitro Analysis On The Effects Of UV-B Radiation On The Dorsal Skin Melanophores Of Indian Bullfrog Hoplobatrachus Tigerinus. International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences, 2(4), 149–165. Retrieved from https://ijpbs.net/index.php/journal/article/view/1080

Issue

Volume 2, Issue 4, 2011

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Research Articles

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