Distribution of Ascorbic acid in Tissues of Japanese Quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) Administrated Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

Abstract

The distribution of AsA and it's derivatives in Japanese quail was studied under the administration of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). blood total AsA and plasma AsA values were tended to increase in ACTH administration group, but DKG value was not detected in both control and ACTH administration group. Moreover, the levels of AsA value in organs were significantly decreased in adrenal, heart, testis and thymus. A similar trend was observed at the levels of DAsA and DKG value in adrenal, testis and thymus. These results suggested that the stress condition might be affected on AsA metabolism and consumption in animals.