Cold tolerance of Drosophila species is tightly linked to the epithelial K+ transport capacity of the Malpighian tubules and rectal pads
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DOI: 10.1242/jeb.168518
Abstract: ABSTRACT Insect chill tolerance is strongly associated with the ability to maintain ion and water homeostasis during cold exposure. Maintenance of K+ balance is particularly important due to its role in setting the cell membrane… read more here.
Keywords: drosophila; cold tolerance; tolerance; malpighian tubules ... See more keywords