In the present study, we investigated the effect of fasting on photoentrainment of the peripheral circadian oscillator in the mammalian heart. Northern blotting showed that a single light pulse applied at an appropriate time in constant darkness, caused obvious phase-shifting in the circadian expression rhythm of the mammalian clock gene Period2 (mPer2) even in the hearts of food-deprived mice. Fasting did not significantly affect either the phase or the light-induced phase-shifts of the mPer2 rhythm. Although several studies of temporal feeding restriction have indicated that feeding is the dominant timing cue for mammalian peripheral oscillators, our findings suggest that feeding is not essential for mammals to induce phase resetting of the circadian oscillator in the heart.
Light-induced phase-shifting of the peripheral circadian oscillator in the hearts of food-deprived mice. Publishing Authors By Initials
Light-induced phase-shifting of the peripheral circadian oscillator in the hearts of food-deprived mice. Journal Published:
PUBLICATION TYPE: Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov
Journal: Experimental animals / Japanese Association for La
VOLUME: 53
Page Numbers: 471-4
Journal Abbreviation: Exp. Anim.
ISSN: 1341-1357
DAY: 19
MONTH: Oct
YEAR: 2004
Light-induced phase-shifting of the peripheral circadian oscillator in the hearts of food-deprived mice. Information
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