Histoenzymic Distribution of Phosphatases and Dehyrogenases in Mammary Gland of Buffalo during Prenatal life

Abstract

The present investigation was undertaken to elucidate the histoenzymic distribution of various enzymes in mammary gland of buffalo during prenatal development. Total of 18 foetuses ranging from 15 cm (96 days) to 94 cm CVRL (286 days) were used for the study. Strong phosphatases activity was seen in ductal epithelium whereas moderate activity was observed in epidermis, hair follicles and blood vessels. Dermis, sweat gland and sebaceous gland showed negligible to weak activity. Oxidoreductases were strongly positive in epidermis, hair follicles and secondary sprout. Moderate activity was seen in blood vessels. Dermis, sweat gland and sebaceous gland showed negligible to weak activity. Negligible to weak reaction of esterases was found in epidermis, dermis and gland sinus in all foetuses.