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Seithikurippu R Pandi-Perumal1,2,3, Sayan Paul4, Konda Mani Saravanan5
1Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru 570015, Karnataka, India.
Current Molecular Medicine
|December 18, 2024
Summary
Biological rhythms, including circadian rhythms, regulate sleep patterns. This review highlights circadian genes and their role in sleep regulation and associated diseases.
Area of Science:
- Chronobiology
- Sleep Science
- Genetics
Background:
- Biological rhythms are adaptations to environmental cycles, like the light/dark cycle.
- Circadian rhythms, approximately 24-hour cycles, influence physiological and behavioral changes.
- Human sleep, comprising NREM and REM phases, exhibits a circadian rhythm in its sleep/wake cycle.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the role of circadian genes in regulating sleep.
- To highlight gene expression and biological pathways in sleep and circadian rhythm disorders.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of circadian genes and their function in sleep.
- Analysis of gene expression and pathways related to sleep and circadian rhythm disorders.
Main Results:
- Circadian genes are crucial regulators of sleep.
- Specific gene expressions and biological pathways are linked to sleep and circadian rhythm disorders.
Conclusions:
- Circadian rhythmicity is fundamental to biological organization and sleep regulation.
- Understanding circadian genes and pathways is vital for addressing sleep and circadian rhythm-associated diseases.
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