Expression and Characterization of the Novel Gene fr47 during Freezing in the Wood Frog, Rana sylvatica

The wood frog, Rana sylvatica, has numerous adaptations that allow it to survive freezing of up to 65% of its total body water during the winter. Such adaptations have been found to include the expression of novel freeze responsive genes that are thought to be important for adaptation and survival....

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Main Authors: Katrina J. Sullivan, Kyle K. Biggar, Kenneth B. Storey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Biochemistry Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/363912