• Comparative coagulation studies in hibernating and summer-active black bears (Ursus americanus)

      Friedrich, Ann-Kristin U.; Kakuturu, Jahnavi; Schnorr, Peter J.; Beyer, Dean E. Jr; Palesty, J. Alexander; Dickson, Eric W.; Basadonna, Giacomo P.; Cahan, Mitchell A. (2017-10-01)
      The aim of this study was to characterize and compare coagulation screening tests, procoagulant and anticoagulant factors between hibernating and summer-active bears. This may identify relevant pathways sustaining blood flow during immobility and subsequently facilitate translational research for potential future human therapies of thromboembolic disease.