[The glycogen status in the organs and tissues of Opisthorchis felineus metacercariae]

The topography and levels of glycogen were studied in excysted metacercariae of Opisthorchis in dynamics when they were cultured in isotonic NaCl solution with a temperature regimen of +37 degrees C and ranges of +23 to +28 degrees C. There were significant glycogen depots in the parenchymal cells in the bulk of larvae, the ventral sucker is the second organ to accumulate the polysaccharide. A complete glycogen uptake during motor activity was not noted in the experimental setting.