Mechanism of the Neurospora circadian clock, a FREQUENCY-centric view

Biochemistry. 2015 Jan 20;54(2):150-6. doi: 10.1021/bi5005624. Epub 2014 Dec 30.

Abstract

Circadian clocks are self-sustaining timekeepers found in almost all organisms on earth. The filamentous fungus Neurospora crassa is a preeminent model for eukaryotic circadian clocks. Investigations of the Neurospora circadian clock system have led to elucidation of circadian clock regulatory mechanisms that are common to all eukaryotes. In this work, we will focus on the Neurospora circadian oscillator mechanism with an emphasis on the regulation of the core clock component FREQUENCY.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Circadian Clocks*
  • Feedback, Physiological
  • Fungal Proteins / genetics*
  • Fungal Proteins / metabolism
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Fungal*
  • Neurospora crassa / genetics*
  • Neurospora crassa / physiology

Substances

  • FRQ protein, Neurospora crassa
  • Fungal Proteins