Summary
This paper discusses the role of melanopsin-expressing retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) in the regulation of non-image-forming visual functions such as sleep, locomotor activity, and hormone levels, and how dysregulation of these functions can impact health.
Categories
Eye health: The paper discusses the role of melanopsin-expressing retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) in the eye and their impact on visual functions.
Sleep and insomnia: The paper discusses how ipRGCs regulate sleep, and how dysregulation of these functions can impact health.
Hormone regulation: The paper discusses how ipRGCs regulate hormone levels, and how dysregulation of these functions can impact health.
Author(s)
A Emanuel
Publication Year
2016
Number of Citations
1
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