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Effect of electrical stimulation on regeneration of hind limbs in stages of the EGYPTIAN TOAD Bufo regularis Reuss after transection at the thigh level

Research Authors
Milad I. Michael, Farag K. Aziz, Abdel Fattah M. M. Hassanein and Reda A. Ali
Research Abstract

Three electrical currents 3, 5, 10mA were applied for 24 hours in the ambient rearing water to study their effects on the amputated limbs of tadpoles (stage 56 & 58) of Bufo regularis, in which limb regeneration had normally faded or lost. In the prometamorphic stage (56), it was deduced that 3mA was the best electrical current to evoke restoration of the regenerative power that the other two currents. Concerning the later metamorphic stage (58), comparatively better regenerates were obtained by using 5mA than the other lower and higher currents but none restored any toes.

Research Department
Research Journal
J. Egypt. Ger. Soc. Zool.
Research Member
Research Publisher
Egyptian German Society of Zoology
Research Rank
2
Research Vol
14 (B)
Research Website
https://www.egsz.com
Research Year
1994
Research Pages
29-58