Seasonal variation of trehalose and glycerol concentrations in winter snow-active insects.
Author(s) : VANIN S., BUBACCO L., BELTRAMINI M.
Type of article: Article
Summary
The authors demonstrated for the first time the accumulation of trehalose and glycerol in snow-active insects during winter, followed by depletion in spring. The species studied were: Boreus hiemalis, Chionea sp. and cantharid larvae.
Details
- Original title: Seasonal variation of trehalose and glycerol concentrations in winter snow-active insects.
- Record ID : 2009-1335
- Languages: English
- Source: CryoLetters - vol. 29 - n. 6
- Publication date: 2008/11
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Indexing
- Themes: The influence of refrigeration on cells, tissues and organs
- Keywords: Winter; Insect; Antifreeze; Survival; Glycerol; Concentration