Mitochondrial alternative oxidase contributes to successful tardigrade anhydrobiosis
D. Wojciechowska, A. Karachitos, M. Roszkowska, W. Rzezniczak, R. Sobkowiak, L. Kaczmarek, J. Kosicki, H. Kmita
This study investigates the role of mitochondrial alternative oxidase (AOX) in the anhydrobiosis of tardigrades, finding that AOX activity is crucial for revival after prolonged desiccation but not for rehydration.
bioRxiv · Sep 25, 2020Cell Biology