Dissecting the determinants of light sensitivity in amphioxus microvillar photoreceptors: Possible evolutionary implications for melanopsin signaling
Summary:
This paper discusses the evolution of melanopsin signaling in Amphioxus Microvillar Photoreceptors, and how it has adapted to report changes in ambient illumination rather than mediating spatial vision.
Categories
- Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses the role of melanopsin in reporting changes in ambient illumination, which is relevant to cognitive function and memory as it relates to perception and awareness of one's surroundings.
- Eye health: The paper discusses the structure and function of Amphioxus Microvillar Photoreceptors, which is relevant to eye health as it contributes to our understanding of photoreceptor function and evolution.
- Phototherapy: The paper discusses the role of light in triggering responses in Amphioxus Microvillar Photoreceptors, which is relevant to phototherapy as it contributes to our understanding of how light can be used to trigger specific responses in the body.
- Hormone regulation: The paper discusses the role of melanopsin in regulating responses to changes in ambient illumination, which is relevant to hormone regulation as it contributes to our understanding of how light can influence hormonal responses.
- Lighting Design Considerations: The paper discusses the role of melanopsin in reporting changes in ambient illumination, which is relevant to lighting design considerations as it contributes to our understanding of how different lighting conditions can influence perception and awareness.
Author(s)
C Ferrer, G Malagón, M del Pilar Gomez
Publication Year:
2012
Number of Citations:
17
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