Beta-adrenergic, hormonal, and nervous influences on cryoprotectant synthesis by liver of the freeze-tolerant wood frog Rana sylvatica.

Author(s) : STOREY J. M., STOREY K. B.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The data indicate that the cryoprotectant output response during freezing of Rana sylvatica is mediated by cyclic AMP-dependent mechanisms within the liver under the control of plasma hyperglycemic hormones.

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  • Original title: Beta-adrenergic, hormonal, and nervous influences on cryoprotectant synthesis by liver of the freeze-tolerant wood frog Rana sylvatica.
  • Record ID : 1997-0548
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Cryobiology - vol. 33 - n. 1
  • Publication date: 1996/02

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