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1Center for Translational Medicine, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China.
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Snakes have evolved remarkable physiological regulatory mechanisms to withstand extreme challenges. From postprandial cardiac hypertrophy in pythons to gravity adaptation in arboreal species and hypoxia tolerance in high-altitude snakes, these evolutionary strategies offer valuable insights into the pathological mechanisms of human cardiovascular diseases and the development of novel therapeutic interventions.
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