Period3: a gene related with synchronization of circadian rhythms to light

Authors

  • Danyella Silva Pereira Universidade Federal de São Paulo. Departamento de Psicobiologia
  • Flavia Cal Sabino Universidade Federal de São Paulo. Departamento de Psicobiologia
  • Guilherme Silva Umemura Universidade de São Paulo. Escola de Artes, Ciências e Humanidades

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7594/revbio.09.03.05

Keywords:

Clock genes, Period3 (Per3), Light synchronization

Abstract

Period3 (Per3) is a clock gene that participates in the temporal mechanism in mammals. Papers have been published showing some conflicting results related with the function of this gene, which has not been completely established. In humans, Per3 gene contains a length polymorphism which is associated with homeostatic and circadian parameters of sleep. Some studies speculate on the function of this gene and its polymorphism in the sensitivity of light and recently, rather interesting data have been presented in the literature. These studies can help to improve the treatment of rhythms disorders and help to attenuate symptoms related with jet lag and shift work

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Published

2018-04-23

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 3 (2012)

Section

Ensaio

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How to Cite

Pereira, D. S., Sabino, F. C., & Umemura, G. S. (2018). Period3: a gene related with synchronization of circadian rhythms to light. Revista Da Biologia, 9(3), 26-31. https://doi.org/10.7594/revbio.09.03.05