The pleurodele, an animal model for space biology studies. |
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| Authors: | L Gualandris S Grinfeld F Foulquier P Kan A M Duprat |
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| Institution: | Centre de Biologie du Développement, Université Paul-Sabatier, Toulouse, France. |
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| Abstract: | Pleurodeles waltl, an Urodele amphibian is proposed as a model for space biology studies. Our laboratory is developing three types of experiments in space using this animal: 1) in vivo fertilization and development ("FERTILE" project); 2) influence of microgravity and space radiation on the organization and preservation of specialized structures in the neurons and muscle cells (in vitro; "CELIMENE" PROJECT); 3) influence of microgravity on tissue regeneration (muscle, bone, epidermis and spinal cord). |
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