Electron Microscopic Studies on Microbody of Panax ginseng

인삼(人蔘)의 Microbody에 관(關)한 전자현미경적(電子顯微鏡的) 연구(硏究)

  • 김우갑 (고려대학교 이공대학 생물학과) ;
  • 이봉희 (고려대학교 이공대학 생물학과) ;
  • 오종연 (고려대학교 이공대학 생물학과)
  • Published : 1972.06.01

Abstract

The distribution, ultrastructure, and cytochemical properties of microbodies (peroxisomes) from the main roots and mature leaves of Panax ginseng were studied by electron microscopy included the activity of catalase in 3, 3'-diaminobenzidine (DAB) medium at pH 9, using glutaraldehyde-fixed tissues. The microbodies, which are about $0.5{\sim}1.5{\mu}$ diameter, were described from mesophyll cells of mature leaves and storage cells and cambial cells of main roots. The microbodies of the ginseng include the coreless, homogeneous matrix, in which catalase activities are present.

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