University Chemistry ›› 2025, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (2): 251-254.doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202405151

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“Rebirth” of Antarctic Fish: What We Know about Antifreeze Proteins

Yufei Shao1, Mingran Xing1, Jiajia Chen1, Hongjian Lu2, Zhen Shen2, Kin Shing Chan2   

  1. 1 Anbang Academy, College of First-Year Students, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China;
    2 School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
  • Received:2024-05-22 Accepted:2024-07-03 Published:2025-02-22
  • Contact: Kin Shing Chan E-mail:kschan@nju.edu.cn

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Abstract: A summer-born Antarctic fish experiences its first winter and learns from its mother about the key to survival: antifreeze proteins and their mechanism of action. Through subsequent challenges in freezing conditions, it discovers diverse antifreeze mechanisms and explores the extensive applications of antifreeze proteins in nature.

Key words: Antifreeze protein, Antarctic fish, Glycerol