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Nonvisual Opsins and the Regulation of Peripheral Clocks by Light and Hormones

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Author(s):
Poletini, Maristela O. [1, 2] ; Ramos, Bruno C. [2] ; Moraes, Maria Nathalia [2] ; Castrucci, Ana Maria L. [2]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Fed Minas Gerais, Inst Biol Sci, Dept Physiol & Biophys, Belo Horizonte, MG - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Inst Biosci, Dept Physiol, Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Review article
Source: Photochemistry and Photobiology; v. 91, n. 5, p. 1046-1055, SEP-OCT 2015.
Web of Science Citations: 3
Abstract

The molecular clock machinery is conserved throughout evolution. However, how environmental cues are perceived has evolved in such a way that peripheral clocks in mammals require a variety of signals, including hormones. On the other hand, in nonmammalian cells able to directly detect light, light seems to play a major role in the synchronization of the clock. The interaction between perception of circadian light by nonvisual opsins and hormones will be discussed under the perspective of clock synchronization at the molecular level. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 12/50214-4 - Biological clock setting by light and temperature: phylogenetic aspects
Grantee:Ana Maria de Lauro Castrucci
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants