Abstract
The circadian clock orchestrates the co-ordinated rhythmicity of numerous metabolic pathways to anticipate daily and seasonal changes in energy demand. This vital physiological function is controlled by a set of individual clock components that are present in each cell of the body, and regulate each other as well as clock output genes. A key factor is the nuclear receptor, Rev-erbα, a transcriptional repressor which functions not only as a clock component but also as a modulator of metabolic programming in an array of tissues. This review explores the role of Rev-erbα in mediating this crosstalk between circadian rhythm and tissue-specific biological networks and its relevance to organismal physiology.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism Online |
Vol/bind | 17 |
Udgave nummer | S1 |
Sider (fra-til) | 12-16 |
Antal sider | 5 |
ISSN | 1462-8902 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 1 sep. 2015 |