Publications by authors named "Cindy A Duong"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated mitochondrial proton leak as a heat source in the shortfin mako shark's (Isurus oxyrinchus) locomotor muscle and liver, focusing on how it differs from ectothermic species like the blue and leopard sharks.
- Researchers hypothesized that the proton leak rates in the mako shark would be higher compared to the ectothermic sharks, assessing this through respiration rate and membrane potential in isolated mitochondria at 20°C.
- Findings showed no significant difference in proton leak rates at a specific membrane potential between endothermic and ectothermic sharks, but shortfin mako sharks exhibited higher succinate-stimulated respiration rates and membrane potentials, suggesting a potential for greater mitochondrial activity in vivo.
