Hoff, Mariana Leivas Müller; Fabrizius, Andrej; Czech-Damal, Nicole U.; Folkow, Lars; Burmester, Thorsten (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-01-03)
The brain of diving mammals tolerates low oxygen conditions better than the brain of most terrestrial mammals. Previously, it has been demonstrated that the neurons in brain slices of the hooded seal (Cystophora cristata) withstand hypoxia longer than those of mouse, and also tolerate reduced glucose supply and high lactate concentrations. This tolerance appears to be accompanied by a shift in the ...