The role of MEF2 transcription factors in dehydration and anoxia survival in Rana sylvatica skeletal muscle
The wood frog (Rana sylvatica) can endure freezing of up to 65% of total body water during winter. When frozen, wood frogs enter a dormant state characterized by a cessation of vital functions (i.e., no heartbeat, blood circulation, breathing, brain activity, or movement). Wood frogs utilize various...
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PeerJ Inc.
2017-11-01
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