Convergent evolution in high-altitude and marine mammals: Molecular adaptations to pulmonary fibrosis and hypoxia

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High-altitude and marine mammals inhabit distinct ecosystems but share a common challenge: hypoxia. To survive in low-oxygen environments, these species have evolved similar phenotypic pulmonary adaptations, characterized by a high density of elastic fibers. In this study, we explored the molecular mechanisms underlying these adaptations, focusing on pulmonary fibrosis and hypoxia tolerance through comparative...

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