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In vivo metabolic activity of hamster suprachiasmatic nuclei: use of anesthesia

Journal Article · · Am. J. Physiol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5298914
In vivo glucose utilization was measured in the suprachiasmatic nuclei (SCN) of Golden hamsters using the /sup 14/C-labeled deoxyglucose technique. A circadian rhythm of SCN metabolic activity could be measured in this species, but only during pentobarbital sodium anesthesia when the surrounding background activity of adjacent hypothalamus was suppressed. Both the SCN's metabolic oscillation and its time-keeping ability are resistant to general anesthesia.
Research Organization:
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
OSTI ID:
5298914
Journal Information:
Am. J. Physiol.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. J. Physiol.; (United States) Vol. 252:2; ISSN AJPHA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English