Circadian clocks: A cry in the dark?

Authors
Lucas, RJ Foster, RG
Citation
Rj. Lucas et Rg. Foster, Circadian clocks: A cry in the dark?, CURR BIOL, 9(21), 1999, pp. R825-R828
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Experimental Biology
Journal title
CURRENT BIOLOGY
ISSN journal
09609822 → ACNP
Volume
9
Issue
21
Year of publication
1999
Pages
R825 - R828
Database
ISI
SICI code
0960-9822(19991104)9:21<R825:CCACIT>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
Cryptochrome proteins are key components of the circadian systems of both D rosophila and mammals. In Drosophila, they appear to be responsible for the entrainment of the circadian clock by the light-dark cycle, while in mamma ls they perform an important role in rhythm generation itself. (C) 1999 Els evier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.