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Measurement of Metabolic Rate in Drosophila using Respirometry
 

Measurement of Metabolic Rate in Drosophila using Respirometry

Article DOI: 10.3791/51681-v 04:31 min June 24th, 2014
June 24th, 2014

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Metabolic disorders are among one of the most common diseases in humans. The genetically tractable model organism D. melanogaster can be used to identify novel genes that regulate metabolism. This paper describes a relatively simple method which allows studying the metabolic rate in flies by measuring their CO2 production.

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Keywords: Drosophila Metabolic Rate Respirometry Metabolic Disorders Signaling Pathways Genetic Screens CO2 Production Substrate Oxidation Energy Expenditure Metabolic State
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