The carotid body: a physiologically relevant germinal niche in the adult peripheral nervous system
Oxygen constitutes a vital element for the survival of every single cell in multicellular aerobic organisms like mammals. A complex homeostatic oxygen-sensing system has evolved in these organisms, including detectors and effectors, to guarantee a proper supply of the element to every cell. The caro...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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Springer
2018
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