Deep brain photoreceptors and a seasonal signal transduction cascade in birds

Cell Tissue Res. 2010 Dec;342(3):341-4. doi: 10.1007/s00441-010-1073-6. Epub 2010 Nov 7.

Abstract

Our current understanding of the mechanism underlying seasonal reproduction in birds is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Birds / physiology*
  • Circadian Rhythm
  • Coturnix / physiology
  • Hypothalamus / physiology
  • Opsins / physiology
  • Photoperiod
  • Photoreceptor Cells, Vertebrate / physiology*
  • Pituitary Gland, Anterior / physiology
  • Reproduction / physiology
  • Seasons
  • Signal Transduction*

Substances

  • Opsins