| Mode of action of light and its significance for health | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19413168 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Light hitting the eye affects the body via the neurons forming the brain's central clock as well as by a mechanism mediated by photophilic and photophobic molecules. Light has an effect on behavior, sleep-wake pattern, state of mental alertness and mood. Because the body's internal clocks are pacing cell division, metabolism, hormone secretion, production of neurotransmitters and neurotrophins, elucidation of light's mode of action and other factors affecting internal clocks may provide novel aspects to many disorders within various fields of medicine. |
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Authors:
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Ani Englund; Timo Partonen |
Publication Detail:
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Type: English Abstract; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Duodecim; lääketieteellinen aikakauskirja Volume: 125 ISSN: 0012-7183 ISO Abbreviation: Duodecim Publication Date: 2009 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-05-05 Completed Date: 2009-05-28 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0373207 Medline TA: Duodecim Country: Finland |
Other Details:
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Languages: fin Pagination: 609-16 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Kansanterveyslaitos, Mielenterveyden ja Alkoholitutkimuksen Osasto, Helsinki. |
Vernacular Title:
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Valon vaikutus terveyteen. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Biological Clocks
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physiology*,
radiation effects* Humans Light* |
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