ULTRAVIOLET REGULATION OF NEUROENDOCRINE AND CIRCADIAN PHYSIOLOGY IN RODENTS

被引:54
作者
BRAINARD, GC
BARKER, FM
HOFFMAN, RJ
STETSON, MH
HANIFIN, JP
PODOLIN, PL
ROLLAG, MD
机构
[1] PENN COLL OPTOMETRY,MARTIN HAFTER LIGHT & LASER INST,PHILADELPHIA,PA 19141
[2] COLGATE UNIV,DEPT BIOL,HAMILTON,NY 13346
[3] UNIV DELAWARE,SCH LIFE & HLTH SCI,NEWARK,DE 19716
[4] UNIFORMED SERV UNIV HLTH SCI,DEPT ANAT,BETHESDA,MD 20814
关键词
ULTRAVIOLET; LENS; MELATONIN; HARDERIAN GLAND; MELANIN; RATTUS NORVEGICUS; MESOCRICETUS AURATUS;
D O I
10.1016/0042-6989(94)90154-6
中图分类号
Q189 [神经科学];
学科分类号
071006 ;
摘要
UV wavelengths can regulate neuroendocrine and circadian responses in some rodent species. Appropriately timed UV exposures can block the short photoperiod-induced collapse of the reproductive system, cause a rapid suppression of nocturnal melatonin synthesis, regulate melatonin rhythms and phase shift wheel running rhythms. These biological effects of UV are not dependent on the Harderian gland or melanin in the eye, but appear to be related to the degree of transmission through the ocular lens. Such results are consistent with the hypothesis that elements in the retina can transduce UV stimuli for circadian and neuroendocrine regulation.
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页码:1521 / 1533
页数:13
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