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Cardiac responses to hypoxia and reoxygenation in Drosophila.
American journal of physiology. Regulatory, integrative and comparative physiology - 1 Dec 2015
Zarndt Rachel, Piloto Sarah, Powell Frank L, Haddad Gabriel G, Bodmer Rolf, Ocorr Karen
Abstract excerpt
An adequate supply of oxygen is important for the survival of all tissues, but it is especially critical for tissues with high-energy demands, such as the heart. Insufficient tissue oxygenation occurs under a variety of conditions, including high altitude, embryonic and fetal development, inflammation, and thrombotic diseases, often affecting multiple organ systems. Responses and adaptations of the heart to...
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