True or false: All genes are rhythmic

Author： Ptitsyn Andrey A. Gimble Jeffrey M.

ISSN： 0785-3890

Source： Annals of Medicine, Vol.43, Iss.1, 2011-02, pp. : 1-12

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Abstract

AbstractMultiple microarray studies have documented the importance of circadian regulation of gene expression in different species under many experimental conditions. However, these reports often differ with respect to the identity and total number of oscillating genes. This review explores the interrelated questions of: How many genes are oscillating within individual tissues or systems? What are the forces that drive these oscillations? What are the methodological sources contributing to the discrepancy between estimates of gene oscillation? And finally, what are the physiological and systemic implications of oscillatory gene expression with respect to circadian molecular biology? Since this remains an evolving area of investigation, this hypothetical and speculative review also highlights the potential limitations faced by the current data in the literature relating to the novel paradigm(s) proposed.