Evolutionary BiologyJournal of Experimental BiologyPeer-reviewed
Captivity affects mitochondrial aerobic respiration and carotenoid metabolism in the house finch (Haemorhous mexicanus)
Rebecca E. Koch, Chidimma Okegbe, Chidambaram Ramanathan…·Yufeng Zhang
This study shows that captivity in cages reduces red carotenoid circulation and increases mitochondrial respiratory rates in house finches, supporting a link between carotenoid metabolism and mitochondrial function.
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