Changes in ATPase activity in meristematic cells of Allium cepa L. roots caused by oncostatics

Abstract

Specific changes in the activity of ATPases: mitochondrial and transport associated with the plasmalemma and membranes of endoplasmic reticulum have been observed during experiments on the meristematic tissue of Allium cepa root apices subject to cytostatics (methotrexate, cyclophosphamide, dacarbazine). It seems that an observed increase in the ATPase activity is correlated with a decrease in the level of cell respiration caused by oncostatics.

Keywords

• root meristems
• oncostatics action
• ATPase activity