Reversible modulation of the circadian clock using chronophotopharmacology (IMAGE)

University of Groningen

Reversible modulation of the circadian clock using chronophotopharmacology

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Reversible modulation of the circadian clock using chronophotopharmacology. Using light to interconvert two isomers of a photo-responsive small molecule, it is possible to pace cellular time. While irradiation with violet light extends the normal 24-hour clock to 28-hour, green light switches off this effect and brings the clock back to normal.

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Issey Takahashi

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