Abstract
1. The uptake of α-aminoisobutyric acid (AIB) by magnum mucosa and liver slices as affected by the egg formation cycle was studied in Japanese quails. 2. Much higher distribution ratios of AIB between the intracellular fluid and the incubation medium were obtained for magnum mucosa slices as compared to liver slices. 3. The presence of an egg in the magnum was associated with an increased uptake of AIB into the cells of the magnum mucosa. 4. Compared to quails with an egg in the oviduct (magnum or uterus) in quails without an egg in the oviduct lower AIB distribution ratios between the intracellular fluid and the incubation medium were obtained for liver slices. 5. The results indicate that in the Japanese quail amino acid uptake by both the magnum mucosa and liver cells is influenced by egg formation.
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