Signalling by melanopsin (OPN4) expressing photosensitive retinal ganglion cells
Summary:
This paper reviews the current understanding of the melanopsin system, focusing on the diversity of melanopsin light responses and the functional specialisation of photosensitive retinal ganglion cell subtypes.
Categories
- Eye health: The paper discusses the melanopsin system, which is located in the eye and contributes to visual pathways.
- Cognitive function and memory: The paper mentions that melanopsin activity influences cognitive functions.
- Mood regulation: The paper mentions that melanopsin activity influences mood-related behaviors.
- Sleep and insomnia: The paper mentions that melanopsin activity influences the regulation of sleep-wake states.
- Education and learning: The paper provides an educational overview of the melanopsin system and its functions.
- Lighting Design Considerations: The paper discusses how the melanopsin system responds to light, which could have implications for lighting design.
Author(s)
S Hughes, A Jagannath, J Rodgers, MW Hankins
Publication Year:
2016
Number of Citations:
76
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