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The circadian rhythm of rat liverβ-glucuronidase has been studied in animals kept under highly standardized laboratory condition. A clear 24 h rhythm has been observed for this enzyme with a peak activity at 01.00 h and a trough at 13.00 h.
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The work was carried out in Institut für Anatomie I, Medical School, Hannover (Federal Republic of Germany). Supported by grants from Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, Sonderforschungsbereich 146 and VW Stiftung, Hannover A2 11.2000.
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Dalwadi-Bhattacharya, R. Circadian rhythm ofβ-glucuronidase. Experientia 36, 74–75 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02003982
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