Primeros registros de incremento en los niveles plasmáticos de glucosa en individuos adultos de Pleurodema thaul (Lesson, 1826) (Anura: Leptodactylidae) sometidos a estrés por frío

Abstract

This study analyzed the synthesis of glucose in Pleurodema thaul exposed to cold thermal stress as an antifreezing molecule. The plasma glucose concentrations were measured using a glucose meter Accu-Chek Active and a commercial kit. The results showed signifi cant increase of plasma glucose in individuals under the cold thermal stress, indicating that glucose have a function as antifreeze mechanism in this species.