Chemical differentiation of nuclear proteins during spermatogenesis in the salmon

J Biophys Biochem Cytol. 1956 Mar 25;2(2):109-14. doi: 10.1083/jcb.2.2.109.

Abstract

By means of qualitative staining experiments the characteristic protein changes which occur during maturation of salmon sperm can be followed. It can be observed that the replacement of histone by protamine takes place after completion of meiosis during an advanced stage of spermiogenesis.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cell Differentiation*
  • Histones*
  • Male
  • Meiosis*
  • Nuclear Proteins*
  • Protamines*
  • Protein Processing, Post-Translational*
  • Proteins / metabolism*
  • Salmon*
  • Spermatogenesis*
  • Spermatozoa / metabolism*
  • Staining and Labeling*

Substances

  • Histones
  • Nuclear Proteins
  • Protamines
  • Proteins