Physiological homology between Drosophila melanogaster and vertebrate cardiovascular systems

SUMMARY The physiology of the Drosophila melanogaster cardiovascular system remains poorly characterized compared with its vertebrate counterparts. Basic measures of physiological performance remain unknown. It also is unclear whether subtle physiological defects observed in the human cardiovascular...

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Main Authors: Michael A. Choma, Melissa J. Suter, Benjamin J. Vakoc, Brett E. Bouma, Guillermo J. Tearney
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Company of Biologists 2011-05-01
Series:Disease Models & Mechanisms
Online Access:http://dmm.biologists.org/content/4/3/411

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