Summary
This paper discusses the role of melanopsin in the regulation of circadian rhythms, and the development of a heterologous expression system to study the photoactivation and signaling of melanopsin.
Categories
Dementia: The paper discusses the impact of circadian rhythm disruptions on cognitive function, which is relevant to dementia.
Sleep and insomnia: The paper discusses the role of melanopsin in regulating circadian rhythms, which are crucial for healthy sleep patterns.
Alertness and performance: The paper discusses the impact of circadian rhythm disruptions on alertness and performance.
Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses the impact of circadian rhythm disruptions on cognitive function and memory.
Aging: The paper discusses the impact of circadian rhythm disruptions on aging.
Shift work: The paper discusses the impact of shift work, which often disrupts circadian rhythms, on health.
Phototherapy: The paper discusses the role of light in regulating circadian rhythms, which is relevant to phototherapy.
Hormone regulation: The paper discusses the role of melanopsin in regulating the release of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles.
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper's findings on the role of light in regulating circadian rhythms could inform lighting design considerations.
Author(s)
T Kumbalasiri
Publication Year
2006
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