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Age-dependent alterations in human PER2 levels after early morning blue light exposure

Jud, Corinne and Chappuis, Sylvie and Revell, Victoria L. and Sletten, Tracey L. and Saaltink, Dirk-Jan and Cajochen, Christian and Skene, Debra J. and Albrecht, Urs. (2009) Age-dependent alterations in human PER2 levels after early morning blue light exposure. Chronobiology international : the journal of biological and medical rhythm research, Vol. 26. pp. 1462-1469.

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Abstract

In our modern society, we are exposed to different artificial light sources that could potentially lead to disturbances of circadian rhythms and, hence, represent a risk for health and welfare. Investigating the acute impact of light on clock-gene expression may thus help us to better understand the mechanisms underlying disorders rooted in the circadian system. Here, we show an overall significant reduction in PER2 expression in oral mucosa with aging in the morning, noon, and afternoon. In the afternoon, 10 h after exposure to early morning blue light, PER2 was significantly elevated in the young compared to green light exposure and to older participants. Our findings demonstrate that human buccal samples are a valuable tool for studying clock-gene rhythms and the response of PER2 to light. Additionally, our results indicate that the influence of light on clock-gene expression in humans is altered with age.
Faculties and Departments:03 Faculty of Medicine > Bereich Psychiatrie (Klinik) > Erwachsenenpsychiatrie UPK > Klinische Stress- und Traumaforschung (Holsboer-Trachsler)
03 Faculty of Medicine > Departement Klinische Forschung > Bereich Psychiatrie (Klinik) > Erwachsenenpsychiatrie UPK > Klinische Stress- und Traumaforschung (Holsboer-Trachsler)
UniBasel Contributors:Cajochen, Christian
Item Type:Article, refereed
Article Subtype:Research Article
Publisher:Taylor & Francis
ISSN:1525-6073
Note:Publication type according to Uni Basel Research Database: Journal article
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