Mice with early retinal degeneration show differences in neuropeptide expression in the suprachiasmatic nucleus

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In mammals, the brain clock responsible for generating circadian rhythms is located in the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) of the hypothalamus. Light entrainment of the clock occurs through intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion...

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Main Authors: Brown R Lane, Allen Charles N, Ruggiero Linda, Robinson David W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:Behavioral and Brain Functions
Online Access:http://www.behavioralandbrainfunctions.com/content/6/1/36