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A definite seasonal change is observed in 2 transaminases, SGOT and SGPT ofR. tigrina. Cold acclimation significantly depresses transaminase activity of serum.
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Acknowledgments. Thanks are due to Dr M.M. Goil and Dr R. K. Sharma for their invaluable help in various ways. Dr K. Singh would also like to thank S.C.S.T., U.P., for the financial assistance.
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Singh, K., Singh, K.N. Effect of seasonal variations and cold acclimation on serum transaminase activity of common Indian frogRana tigrina. Experientia 34, 1130–1131 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01922910
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