Comparison of carotid bodies (CBs) of A/J and DBA/2J animals. The CB is the primary hypoxic chemosensory organ. A/J animals are low responders to hypoxia, while DBA/2J animals are high responders. Results provide insight into the mechanisms regulating hypoxic sensitivity in the CB.
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