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Cell autonomy and synchrony of suprachiasmatic nucleus circadian oscillators
Independence and Coordination of Internal Clocks in the Brain's Daily Rhythm Center
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Abstract
The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) operates as the master circadian pacemaker in mammals.
- Individual cells within the SCN can function independently yet must connect to form a unified circadian network.
- The SCN's network properties enable coordination of circadian rhythms among its neurons and subpopulations.
- There is growing evidence for the existence of multiple interconnected oscillators within the SCN.
- Recent advances shed light on the complex organization and function of the SCN's cellular and network-level clock.
- Understanding how synchronization occurs between SCN cells may reveal the mechanisms behind circadian rhythm orchestration in mammals.
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