Computational and experimental insights into the circadian effects of SIRT1

Oct 24, 2018Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

How the Body Clock Influences SIRT1 Activity: Computer Models and Lab Experiments

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Abstract

SIRT1 is shown to positively regulate circadian clock function through its actions on PER2 and PGC1α.

  • Circadian rhythms are maintained by a negative transcriptional feedback loop at the molecular level.
  • SIRT1 directly affects the acetylation status of clock components, which in turn influences circadian amplitude in cells.
  • The model developed aligns with previous findings, highlighting PER2 as the primary target of SIRT1.
  • SIRT1 may influence gene expression related to circadian rhythms through its effects on PGC1α.
  • Experimental validation supports the computational model's predictions regarding SIRT1's role in clock regulation.

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