Induction of a Torpor-Like State by 5'-AMP Does Not Depend on H2S Production.

Therapeutic hypothermia is used to reduce ischemia/reperfusion injury (IRI) during organ transplantation and major surgery, but does not fully prevent organ injury. Interestingly, hibernating animals undergo repetitive periods of low body temperature called 'torpor' without signs of organ...

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Main Authors: George J Dugbartey, Hjalmar R Bouma, Arjen M Strijkstra, Ate S Boerema, Robert H Henning
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4546583?pdf=render