The acute light-induction of sleep is mediated by OPN4-based photoreception.

Sleep is regulated by both homeostatic and circadian mechanisms. The latter, termed 'process c', helps synchronize sleep-wake patterns to the appropriate time of the day. However, in the absence of a circadian clock, overall sleep-wake rhythmicity is preserved and remains synchronized to t...

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Main Authors: Lupi, D, Oster, H, Thompson, S, Foster, R
Format: Journal article
Sprog:English
Udgivet: 2008