Publications by authors named "Serena T Ly"
Article Synopsis
- Northern elephant seals (NES) are unique among animals as they can fast for extended periods during critical life stages like reproduction and molting, using fat reserves for energy.
- During a 5-week fast, while their blubber and muscle proteins remained stable, over 50 proteins in their plasma varied, particularly those linked to lipid management and transport.
- Changes in apolipoprotein levels were significant; certain proteins decreased while others associated with lipid mobilization increased, suggesting a complex mechanism for sustaining high HDL levels and managing metabolic adjustments between feeding and fasting in NES.
