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Authors: Relina, L.I.; Gulevsky, A.K.

Source: Cryoletters, Volume 24, Number 4, 1 July 2003, pp. 203-212(10)

Publisher: Cryoletters

A brief history of molecular chaperones is presented in relation to low temperature stresses across a range of species. The recent knowledge of participation of chaperones in cold adaptive mechanisms is reviewed. Possible applications of molecular chaperones and directions of future investigations are discussed.

Keywords: COLD STRESS; COLD TOLERANCE; MOLECULAR CHAPERONES

Document Type: Research Article

Publication date: 01 July 2003

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  • CryoLetters is a bimonthly international journal for low temperature sciences, including cryobiology, cryopreservation or vitrification of cells and tissues, chemical and physical aspects of freezing and drying, and studies involving ecology of cold environments, and cold adaptation

    The journal publishes original research reports, authoritative reviews, technical developments and commissioned book reviews of studies of the effects produced by low temperatures on a wide variety of scientific and technical processes, or those involving low temperature techniques in the investigation of physical, chemical, biological and ecological problems.

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