Abstract
Although circadian clocks normally run with a 24 hr period, Brancaccio et al. (2013) report in this issue of Neuron that transiently activating G protein signaling can lengthen period even after the stimulus is removed, revealing an unexpected plasticity in the central brain clock.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Comment
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Calcium Signaling / physiology*
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Circadian Clocks / physiology*
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Cyclic AMP Response Element-Binding Protein / metabolism*
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GTP-Binding Protein alpha Subunits / metabolism*
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Suprachiasmatic Nucleus / metabolism*
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Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide / physiology*
Substances
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Cyclic AMP Response Element-Binding Protein
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GTP-Binding Protein alpha Subunits
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Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide