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Circadian rhythms: per2bations in the liver clock.

Akhilesh B Reddy1, Elizabeth S Maywood

  • 1Neurobiology Division, MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge CB2 2QH, UK. areddy@cantab.net

Current Biology : CB
|April 18, 2007
PubMed
Summary

The brain's master circadian clock synchronizes peripheral tissue clocks. New research identifies the core clock gene mPer2 as a key link in this essential biological process.

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Area of Science:

  • Chronobiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • A central circadian clock in the brain coordinates biological rhythms.
  • Peripheral clocks in organs like the liver also exhibit daily rhythms.
  • The mechanism synchronizing central and peripheral clocks remained largely unknown.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the molecular mechanism by which the brain's master circadian clock synchronizes peripheral clocks.
  • To identify key genetic factors involved in inter-tissue clock coordination.

Main Methods:

  • Investigated the role of core circadian clock genes in inter-organ timekeeping.
  • Focused on the mPer2 gene as a potential mediator between central and peripheral clocks.
  • Utilized molecular and genetic techniques to assess clock synchronization.

Main Results:

  • Identified the mPer2 gene as a crucial component in the synchronization pathway.
  • Demonstrated that mPer2 plays an essential role in linking the brain's clock to peripheral tissue clocks.
  • Provided evidence for mPer2's function in maintaining systemic circadian rhythmicity.

Conclusions:

  • The mPer2 gene is a critical molecular link for synchronizing peripheral circadian clocks to the master brain clock.
  • Understanding this mechanism offers insights into maintaining overall body rhythmicity and health.

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