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Heat-Shock Response
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Definition
: A constellation of responses that occur when an organism is exposed to excessive heat. Responses include synthesis of new proteins and regulation of others.
See Also
Heat-Shock Proteins
Other names
Heat-
Stress Responses; Heat-
Stress Reactions; Heat-
Shock Responses; Heat-
Shock Reactions; Heat Stress Response; Heat Stress Reaction; Heat Shock Response; Heat Shock Reaction; Heat-
Stress Response; Heat-
Stress Reaction; Heat-
Shock Reaction