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Dona M. Chikaraishi

Professor Emeritus of Neurobiology
Neurobiology
Box 103855 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
2034 GSRB 1, 905 LaSalle, Durham, NC 27710

Featured Works


Catecholamines act via a beta-adrenergic receptor to maintain fetal heart rate and survival.

Journal article Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol · June 2003 Featured Publication Mice lacking catecholamines die before birth, some with cardiovascular abnormalities. To investigate the role of catecholamines in development, embryonic day 12.5 (E12.5) fetuses were cultured and heart rate monitored. Under optimal oxygenation, wild-type ... Full text Link to item Cite