Extracellular matrix peptides of Artemia cyst shell participate in protecting encysted embryos from extreme environments.

BACKGROUND: Many species of the brine shrimp Artemia are found in various severe environments in many parts of the world where extreme salinity, high UV radiation levels, high pH, anoxia, large temperature fluctuations, and intermittent dry conditions are often recorded. To withstand adverse environ...

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Main Authors: Li Dai, Dian-Fu Chen, Yu-Lei Liu, Yang Zhao, Fan Yang, Jin-Shu Yang, Wei-Jun Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3108945?pdf=render