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The circadian clock and tumor suppression by mammalian period genes.
Methods in enzymology - 1 Jan 2005
Lee Cheng Chi
Abstract excerpt
Period (Per) genes are key circadian rhythm regulators in mammals. Expression of mouse Per (mPer) genes has a diurnal pattern in the suprachiasmatic nucleus and in peripheral tissues. Genetic ablation mPER1 and mPER2 function results in a complete loss of circadian rhythm control based on wheel-running activity in mice. In addition, these animals also display apparent premature aging and a significant increase in...
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