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Glucocorticoids and Carbohydrate Metabolism in Hypothermic and Hibernating Hamsters

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Effectors of Thermogenesis

Part of the book series: Experientia Supplementum ((EXS,volume 32))

Abstract

In hibernating hamsters carbohydrate reserves are regulated and are in dynamic equilibrium. During “deep” hypothermia (Tb 7–8°C) hamsters undergo a progressive hypoglycemia, depletion of liver glycogen, and death within 24 hours. Glucocorticoid treatment results in enhanced blood and liver carbohydrates, prolonged survival at Tb 7–8°C, and enhanced thermogenic capacity leading to arousal.

Research supported by NASA grant NGL-26-004-021 and USPH 1 T32HL07187-01.

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Musacchia, X.J., Deavers, D.R. (1978). Glucocorticoids and Carbohydrate Metabolism in Hypothermic and Hibernating Hamsters. In: Girardier, L., Seydoux, J. (eds) Effectors of Thermogenesis. Experientia Supplementum, vol 32. Birkhäuser, Basel. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-0348-5559-4_28

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