Lessons from nature: the role of sugars in anhydrobiosis

Comp Biochem Physiol A Mol Integr Physiol. 2002 Mar;131(3):505-13. doi: 10.1016/s1095-6433(01)00503-7.

Abstract

A review of the role of sugars in anhydrobiosis is presented.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Physiological / physiology*
  • Animals
  • Calorimetry, Differential Scanning
  • Carbohydrates / physiology*
  • Dehydration / physiopathology*

Substances

  • Carbohydrates