Cryoprotectant systems and cold tolerance of insects inhabiting central Yakutia (Russian Far East)
Strong tolerance of freezing is an important strategy for insects living in extremely cold regions. They produce highly effective cryoprotectant systems consisting of ice-nucleating proteins and polyols, which enables tolerable freezing of the body fluid. Therefore, the measurement of the concentrat...
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Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science
2016-11-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Entomology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-201601-0073_Cryoprotectant_systems_and_cold_tolerance_of_insects_inhabiting_central_Yakutia_Russian_Far_East.php |