作者: William J. Schwartz , Robert J. Coleman , Steven M. Reppert
DOI: 10.1016/0006-8993(83)91205-2
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摘要: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) was serially withdrawn in individual, unanesthetized, unrestrained rats and assayed for vasopressin using a sensitive specific radioimmunoassay. A prominent daily rhythm the CSF concentrations of this peptide found under diurnal lighting conditions. Low levels during dark period alternated with high values light period; appeared to anticipate artificial 'dawn' 'dusk' by few hours. An 8-h phase shift caused corresponding rhythm. In addition, persisted at least 10 days absence periodic environmental cues animals blinded bilateral orbital enucleation; disrupted after constant light. Blood did not show Our results indicate that rodent is endogenously generated its synchronized light-dark cycle.