title: Genetics of Circadian Rhythms.
abstract: Nearly all organisms exhibit time-dependent behavior and physiology across a 24-hour day known as circadian rhythms. These outputs are manifestations of endogenous cyclic gene expression patterns driven by the activity of a core transcription/translation feedback loop. Cyclic gene expression determines highly tissue-specific functional activity regulating such processes as metabolic state, endocrine activity, and neural excitability. Entrainment of these cellular clocks is achieved through exogenous daily inputs, such as light and food. Dysregulation of the transcription/translation feedback loop has been shown to result in a wide range of disorders and diseases driving increased interest in circadian therapies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurobiology, Northwestern University, 2205 Tech Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, USA.
authors.forename: Tomas S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Andreani
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurobiology, Northwestern University, 2205 Tech Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, USA.
authors.forename: Taichi Q
authors.initials: TQ
authors.lastname: Itoh
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurobiology, Northwestern University, 2205 Tech Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, USA.
authors.forename: Evrim
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Yildirim
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurobiology, Northwestern University, 2205 Tech Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, USA.
authors.forename: Dae-Sung
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Hwangbo
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurobiology, Northwestern University, 2205 Tech Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, USA. Electronic address: r-allada@northwestern.edu.
authors.forename: Ravi
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Allada
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D057906:Circadian Clocks / Q000235:genetics* / Q000502:physiology; D002940:Circadian Rhythm / Q000235:genetics* / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans
keywords: Circadian; Clock; Entrainment; Genetics