Circadian Neurobiology

Joo, Eun Yeon

doi:2006.3.1.1

J Korean Sleep Res Soc > Volume 3(1); 2006 > Article

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J Korean Sleep Res Soc. 2006;3(1):1-5. doi: https://doi.org/10.13078/jksrs.06001

일주기리듬의 신경생물학

주은연

이화여자대학교 의과대학 신경과학교실

Circadian Neurobiology

Eun Yeon Joo

Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University

Corresponding Author: Eun Yeon Joo ,Tel: +82-2-760-5057, Fax: +82-2-760-5001, Email: ejoo@ewha.ac.kr

Received: June 8, 2006 Accepted: June 26, 2006 Published online: June 30, 2006

ABSTRACT

This review focuses on circadian view of chronobiology. The human organism's successful adaptation to the demands placed upon it by the environment is, in large part, a function of the proper function and entrainment of the internal pacemaker. Physical environmental as well as societal demands have important effects on the individual's chronobiology. The last several years have seen the discovery of critically important genes involved in the control of circadianrhythm. Indeed, much work remains to be done in order to continue to advance our understanding of circadian phenomenon. Key Words : Circadian rhythm, Chronobiology, Biological clock, Light, Melatonin

Keywords: Circadian rhythm | Chronobiology | Biological clock | Light | Melatonin