title: Transitioning between entry and exit from mammalian torpor: The involvement of signal transduction pathways.
abstract: Signal transduction pathways transmit information received at the cell surface to intracellular targets which direct a response. We highlight the involvement of signaling pathways in mediating transitions between mammalian torpor and euthermia and suggest these promote survival under stressors (e.g., hypothermia, ischemia-reperfusion) that would otherwise cause damage in nonhibernators.
authors: Institute of Biochemistry; Department of Biology; Carleton University; Ottawa, ON Canada.
authors: Shannon N
authors: SN
authors: Tessier
authors: Institute of Biochemistry; Department of Biology; Carleton University; Ottawa, ON Canada.
authors: Kenneth B
authors: KB
authors: Storey
keywords: arousal; entrance; mammalian hibernation; signal transduction; stress response