Summary
The paper discusses the role of Melanopsin (OPN4) in regulating circadian rhythms and other nonvisual functions in vertebrates, focusing on the differences in regulatory mechanisms across species.
Categories
Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses the role of OPN4 in regulating circadian rhythms, which are crucial for cognitive function and memory.
Sleep and insomnia: The paper's focus on circadian rhythms relates to the category of sleep and insomnia, as disruptions in these rhythms can lead to sleep disorders.
Hormone regulation: The paper discusses how OPN4-mediated light entrainment impacts melatonin secretion, which is a key aspect of hormone regulation.
Phototherapy: The paper's discussion of how light activates OPN4 and influences circadian rhythms is relevant to the category of phototherapy.
Author(s)
D Pan, Z Wang, Y Chen, J Cao
Publication Year
2023
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