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| - | Tardigrades (Ramazzottius varieornatus, informally known as water bears, are viewed as the most resilient organisms on the planet. They have the capability to shut down metabolic processes and undergo anydrobiosis, a dehydrated state in which they can exist even in the vacuum of space. One of the secrets to their success may be 5xn9, a secreted heat soluble protein. The protein shields organelles and extracellular components during dehydration to improve desiccation tolerance and prevent crystallization. | + | Tardigrades ''(Ramazzottius varieornatus)'', informally known as water bears, are viewed as the most resilient organisms on the planet. They have the capability to shut down metabolic processes and undergo anydrobiosis, a dehydrated state in which they can exist even in the vacuum of space. One of the secrets to their success may be '''5xn9''', a secreted heat soluble protein. The protein shields organelles and extracellular components during dehydration to improve desiccation tolerance and prevent crystallization. |
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Revision as of 21:23, 22 February 2018
SAHS protein from Ramazzottius varieornatus
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