Searching for a UV-filter in the eyes of high-flying birds
Abstract The eye lens is a unique organ as no cells can be replaced throughout life. This makes it decisive that the lens is protected against damaging UV-radiation. An ultraviolet (UV)-absorbing compound of unknown identity is present in the aqueous humor of geese (wild and domestic) and other bird...
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Autores principales: | Malgorzata Zawadzka, Beatrix Ràcz, Dario Ambrosini, Carl Henrik Görbitz, Jens Preben Morth, Alistair L. Wilkins, Anja Østeby, Katja Benedikte Prestø Elgstøen, Elsa Lundanes, Frode Rise, Amund Ringvold, Steven Ray Wilson |
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Lenguaje: | EN |
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Nature Portfolio
2021
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Acceso en línea: | https://doaj.org/article/e9c06df47e0c48848f3c1bbdddfbde28 |
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