Basic science review on circadian rhythm biology and circadian sleep disorders.

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Basic science review on circadian rhythm biology and circadian sleep disorders.

Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - 1 Aug 2008

Toh Kong Leong

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The sleep-wake cycle displays a characteristic 24-hour periodicity, providing an opportunity to dissect the endogenous circadian clock through the study of aberrant behaviour. This article surveys the properties of circadian clocks, with emphasis on mammals. Information was obtained from searches...

Topics

ARNTL Transcription Factors
Animals
Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Transcription Factors
CLOCK Proteins
Circadian Rhythm
Humans
Neurons, Afferent
Neurons, Efferent
Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm
Suprachiasmatic Nucleus
Trans-Activators

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PMID: 18797559

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