Summary
This paper discusses the role of melanopsin in sleep regulation, showing that melanopsin mRNA concentrations follow a circadian rhythm in nocturnal and diurnal species, and that melanopsin mRNA levels increase under sleep deprivation, returning to control values during recovery sleep.
Categories
Sleep and insomnia: The paper discusses the role of melanopsin in sleep regulation, showing that melanopsin mRNA concentrations follow a circadian rhythm in nocturnal and diurnal species, and that melanopsin mRNA levels increase under sleep deprivation, returning to control values during recovery sleep.
Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses the role of melanopsin in sleep regulation, which is a key factor in cognitive function and memory.
Hormone regulation: The paper discusses the role of melanopsin in sleep regulation, which is a key factor in hormone regulation.
Author(s)
CM Gropp
Publication Year
2014
Number of Citations
3
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