Thermal influence on gene expression regulation and its action in the dynamics of cell membranes

Authors

  • Cristiéle da Silva Ribeiro Departamento de Fisiologia, Instituto de Biociências, USP

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1984-5154.v4p6-9

Keywords:

Desaturases, Fatty acids, Gene expression.

Abstract

The human influence on natural systems has been steadily increased, justifying the importance to investigate the antropic factors that cause stress in animals in their natural systems. In the aquatic environment the human actions are very evident, leading the organisms sometimes to be exposed to sub lethal effects that can cause unpredictable consequences. Variations in temperature affect the structure of cell membranes and can compromise the enzymatic activity associated with the membranes and the transport processes. In this sense, this assay postulates some hypothesis about the possible role of temperature on structural changes of cell membranes.

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Published

2010-04-15

How to Cite

Ribeiro, C. da S. (2010). Thermal influence on gene expression regulation and its action in the dynamics of cell membranes. Revista Da Biologia, 4(1), 6-9. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1984-5154.v4p6-9