Summary
This paper reviews the molecular machinery underlying circadian rhythms in mammals, centered on the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) and peripheral oscillators, and their connection to neuropsychiatric disorders. Understanding these mechanisms is relevant for designing lighting interventions that support circadian entrainment and may mitigate psychiatric conditions linked to circadian disruption.
Categories
Sleep & Circadian Health: Discusses the molecular mechanisms of circadian clocks including SCN master clocks and peripheral oscillators with a 24-hour period.
Mood & Mental Wellness: Explores the relationship between circadian clock mechanisms and neuropsychiatric diseases.
Author(s)
E Jandová
Publication Year
2020
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