[Developments of chronobiology abroad].
Developments of chronobiology abroad are forging ahead in elucidating the cellular and molecular basis and the influential factors of circadian clock such as light, jet lag, pharmaceutical. This article also reviews the influence of circadian system on human physiology and disease occurrence. The circadian-based therapy holds promising future and the research emphasis is on prognosis and prevention.
Wang
Ling
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Library, Capital University of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100054, China. wangling2@sina.com.cn
Cui
Yunwen
Y
D001683:Biological Clocks; D002909:Chronobiology Phenomena; D002940:Circadian Rhythm / Q000502:physiology*; D055870:Drug Chronotherapy; D020179:Jet Lag Syndrome