Partially Purified 3-Mercaptopyruvate Sulphurtransferase Obtained from the Intestine of Cane Rat (Thryonomys swinderianus) as a Detoxifier of Cyanide
A. A. Sanni, O. M. Ige, G. B. Olagunju & B. A. Olukade · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2020
Cane rat (Thryonomys swinderianus) is an herbivorous animal which feeds on plant materials, including cassavas that are known to contain cyanogenic glycosides. Cyanide or cyanogenic glycosides are known to be toxic for animal consumption. Therefore, Cane rat must have an inherent...
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10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v6i230146