Article
Ultradian endocrine rhythms are altered by a circadian mutation in the Syrian hamster.
Endocrinology - 1 Aug 1994
Loudon A S, Wayne N L, Krieg R, Iranmanesh A, Veldhuis J D, Menaker M
Abstract excerpt
A single gene defect of the circadian clock (tau mutation) has recently been described that results in a shortening of the circadian activity cycle of the Syrian hamster. In the homozygous animal, free running activity is shortened by 4 h, resulting in a circadian period of approximately 20 h. He...
Topics
- Activity Cycles
- Animals
- Circadian Rhythm
- Cricetinae
- Female
- Hydrocortisone
- Luteinizing Hormone
- Mesocricetus
- Mutation
- Ovariectomy
- Periodicity