Abstract

Abstract— Spermine and spermidine reach maximum concentrations in the chick embryo brain between the 12th and 14th day of incubation. Sucrose‐density‐gradient analysis of polyribosome distribution in the developing chick embryo brain, showed the presence of polyribosomal aggregates in the regions of 147 S and 206 S between the sixth and eighth day of incubation. After the 16th day of incubation the presence of heavier polyribosomal aggregates in the region of 259 S and 280 S was found. The injection of spermine or spermidine into the air space of embryos on the tenth day of incubation leads to a remarkable increase in the incorporation rate of [3H]formate into the ribosomes. Studies under similar experimental conditions, showed an increased radioactivity in the region of 147 S, 206 S, 259 S and 280 S in embryos injected with spermine or spermidine.

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