The biological value of the circadian period

Authors

  • Bruno Jacson Martynhak Universidade Federal do Paraná. Departamento de Farmacologia
  • Flávio Augustino Back Universidade Federal do Paraná. Departamento de Fisiologia
  • Fernando Louzada Universidade Federal do Paraná. Departamento de Fisiologia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7594/revbio.09.03.11

Keywords:

Circadian period, plasticity, tau

Abstract

Experimental protocols that aim to measure the circadian period in humans and other species usually imply the use of artificial, constant conditions of illumination. Since these conditions do not occur naturally, we argue the meaning of measuring the circadian period. Its determination in a situation out of the social context may lead to a more static understanding of biological processes. Finally, the traditional view of the intrinsic circadian period is contrasted in this essay with its possible relation with the current status of the temporization system

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Published

2018-04-23

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 3 (2012)

Section

Ensaio

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How to Cite

Martynhak, B. J., Back, F. A., & Louzada, F. (2018). The biological value of the circadian period. Revista Da Biologia, 9(3), 58-61. https://doi.org/10.7594/revbio.09.03.11