Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5892108 | Bone | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
âºRaccoon dogs display passivity in winter similar to bears. âºWhile the body mass decreases in winter, bone mass and biomechanics are unchanged. âºPossible mechanisms preventing bone mass loss are endocrine signals, e.g., leptin.
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Authors
Petteri Nieminen, Mikko A.J. Finnilä, Juha Tuukkanen, Timo Jämsä, Anne-Mari Mustonen,