The circadian output signals from the suprachiasmatic nuclei
JD Li, WP Hu, QY Zhou - Progress in brain research, 2012 - Elsevier
The suprachiasmatic nuclei (SCN) of the anterior hypothalamus comprise a self-sustained
biological clock generating an endogenous∼ 24-h circadian rhythm, driving many overt
daily rhythms in the body. An important remaining question is how the SCN neurons
communicate with their efferent targets to control the daily oscillations in behavior and
physiology. In this chapter, we summarize several signaling factors that may serve as such
SCN output factors. Whereas vasopressin may be involved in the regulation of circadian …
biological clock generating an endogenous∼ 24-h circadian rhythm, driving many overt
daily rhythms in the body. An important remaining question is how the SCN neurons
communicate with their efferent targets to control the daily oscillations in behavior and
physiology. In this chapter, we summarize several signaling factors that may serve as such
SCN output factors. Whereas vasopressin may be involved in the regulation of circadian …