ISSN:
1432-041X
Keywords:
Hydra
;
Regeneration
;
Head inhibitor
;
Foot inhibitor
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary In a recent publication in this journal (Berking 1983) it was claimed (1) that the head inhibitor we isolated from hydra is a Dowex artefact, (2) that a separate foot inhibitor does not exist in hydra and (3) that the only inhibitor that has so far been isolated from hydra is one which inhibits head and foot regeneration equally well. These statements are incorrect and require a response. In the following, I would like to summarise our evidence that the inhibitors isolated from hydra, including Berking's inhibitor, have different specificities for head and foot regeneration. In addition, I would like to show that none of our substances are Dowex artefacts.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00848640
