Metabolism of Ectotherms: Insights from Amphibians and Reptiles
A special issue of Metabolites (ISSN 2218-1989). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Metabolism".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 63
Special Issue Editors
Interests: animal physiology; lipid metabolism; fatty acid
Interests: mammal's, bird's, amphibian's and reptile's physiology; metabolism; oxidative stress response; fatty acid composition of different body fluids and tissues
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue, titled “Metabolism of Ectotherms: Insights from Amphibians and Reptiles”, aims to deepen our understanding on the role and mechanisms of metabolic pathways in response to environmental factors and endocrine signals. Ectotherm’s body temperature conforms to the ambient environmental temperatures, leading to a dependence on external heat sources for unique metabolic processes and behavior. Compared to endotherms, ectotherm’s metabolism is more affected by changes in ambient temperature and also includes the breakdown of nutrients, production of metabolites, energy release and storage, and the utilization of both energy and metabolites in physiological functions. Topics within the scope of this Special Issue include the mechanisms underlying the complex and dynamic interplay between feeding patterns, metabolism pathways and their impact on amphibians and reptiles’ health. The focus of this Special Issue includes effects of lipid and fatty acid metabolism, thermoregulation, energy metabolism, and behavior on metabolic processes in amphibians and reptiles.
We welcome the submission of original research, reviews, and case reports as contributions to this Special Issue.
Dr. Lana Pađen
Prof. Dr. Jasna Aladrović
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- ectotherm
- metabolic processes
- amphibians
- reptiles
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