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Toxicity of ouabain on Drosophila melanogaster

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Ouabain, also called g-strophantin, is an inhibitor of the Na+/K+-activated plasma membrane ATPase. Treatment of Drosophila melanogaster with 3–6 mM of this substance leads to a markedly reduced survival of the flies.

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  1. Zentrallaboratorium für Mutagenitätsprüfung der Deutschen Forschungsgemeinschaft, Breisacher Strasse 33, D-7800, Freiburg i. Br., Germany

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Beikirch, H. Toxicity of ouabain on Drosophila melanogaster. Experientia 33, 494–495 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01922230

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