Activation of an AMP-activated protein kinase is involved in post-diapause development of <it>Artemia franciscana </it>encysted embryos

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cysts of <it>Artemia </it>can remain in a dormant state for long periods with a very low metabolic rate, and only resume their development with the approach of favorable conditions. The post-diapause development is a very...

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Main Authors: Dai Jie-Qiong, Zhu Xiao-Jing, Tan Xin, Zhao Yang, Yang Wei-Jun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-03-01
Series:BMC Developmental Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-213X/9/21