生物钟：黑暗中的一声呼喊？

Circadian clocks: A cry in the dark?

作者信息

Lucas R J, Foster R G

机构信息

Department of Biology, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, Sir Alexander Fleming Building, South Kensington, London, SW7 2AZ, UK.

出版信息

Curr Biol. 1999 Nov 4;9(21):R825-8. doi: 10.1016/s0960-9822(99)80500-4.

DOI:10.1016/s0960-9822(99)80500-4

PMID:10556083

Abstract

Cryptochrome proteins are key components of the circadian systems of both Drosophila and mammals. In Drosophila, they appear to be responsible for the entrainment of the circadian clock by the light-dark cycle, while in mammals they perform an important role in rhythm generation itself.

摘要

隐花色素蛋白是果蝇和哺乳动物昼夜节律系统的关键组成部分。在果蝇中，它们似乎负责昼夜节律钟受明暗周期的调节，而在哺乳动物中，它们在节律产生过程中发挥着重要作用。