CHRONOBIOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research

Volume 16, Number 1, 1999

CONTENTS

REVIEW

The Circadian System ofArabidopsis thaliana: Forward and Reverse
Genetic Approaches •••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1
D. Staiger and C. Heintzen

MINIREVIEWS

Time Perception and Temporal Processing Levels of the Brain ............ 17
M. Wittmann

From a Static to a Dynamic Concept of Risk: The Circadian Epidemiology
of Cardiovascular Events •••.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 33
F. Portaluppi, R. Manfredini, and C. Fersini

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

Accomplishment of Time-Interval Activation of Esterase A4 by Simple
Removal of PIN Fraction ......................................... 51
H. Kai, T. Arai, and F. Yasuda

Involvement of Threshold Photoperiod in Control of Reproductive
Rhythmicity in Migratory Blackheaded Bunting, Emberiza melanocephala . • • 59
M, K. Mishra and P. D. Tewary

A Persistent Circhoral Ultradian Rhythm Is Identified in Human Core
Temperature ................................................... 69
G, Lindsley, H. B. Dowse, P. W. Burgoon, M. A, Kolka, and L. A, Stephenson

Are Age Differences in Sleep Due to Phase Differences in the Output of
the Circadian Timing System? ..................................... 79
J. Carrier, T. H. Monk, C. F. Reynolds ill, D. J, Buysse, and D. J. Kupfer

Lack of Evidence That Feedback from Lifestyle Alters the Amplitude of
the Circadian Pacemaker in Humans ................................ 93
J. Waterhouse, D. Minors, S. Folkard, D. Owens, G. Atkinson, /. Macdonald,
A. Nevill, T. Reilly, N, Sytnik, P. Tucker, and D, Weinert

News and Comments ............................................. 109

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CHRONOBIOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
Volume 16, Supplement 1, 1999


CONTENTS
Introduction vii

Abstracts 1

Author Index 121

subject Index 127

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CHRONOBIOLOGY INTERNATIONAL The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research

Volume 16, Number 2, 1999

MINIREVIEW

Circadian Expression of the Light-Harvesting Complex Protein Genes in Plants ......................................................115 B. Piechulla

REVIEW

Ultradian and Circadian Rhythms of Sleep-Wake and Food-Intake Behavior During Early Infancy ..................................... 129 B. Lohr and R. Siegmund

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

Effect of Ambient Temperature on the Circadian Activity Rhythm in Common Marmosets, Callithrix j. jacchus (Primates) .................... 149 M. Palkov^ L Sigmund, and H. G. Erkert

Timely Administration of Melatonin Accelerates Reentrainment to Phase-Shifted Light-Dark Cycles in the Field Mouse Mus booduga .........163 V. K. Sharma, M. Singaravel, R. Subbaraj, and M. K, Chandrashekaran

Circadian Rhythm in Hypotensive Effect of Sodium Nitroprusside in Rats and Its Relevance to Sympathetic Nervous Activity ................. 171 K. Sato, F. Chatani, and T. Ando

Immunomodulatory Screening Test of Corn Oil Administered Orally to Female Mice: Effect of Timing of Dosing Within 24 Hours ...............185 //. V. Ratajcm^ R. B. Sothern, M. M, Dopier, and C. L. Gaworski

Latitude-Related Changes in the Amplitude of Annual Mortality Rhythm. The Biological Equator in Man .....................................199 S. Douglas and J. Rawles

Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders; Toward a More Precise Definition and Diagnosis •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 213 Y. Dagan and At. Eisenstein

Book Review......................................................... 223 News and Comments .................................................. 225

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CHRONOBIOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
Volume 16, Number 3, 1999

CONTENTS

REVIEWS

Keeping an Eye on Retinal Clocks ............................................................................................... 229
E. D. Herzog and G. D. Block


Short-Term Rhythms of the Cardiorespiratory System and Their Significance
in Neonatology ............................................................................................................................ 249
A, Patzak

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

Provisional QTL for Circadian Period of Wheel Running in Laboratory
Mice: Quantitative Genetics of Period in Rl Mice ............................................................................. 269
J. R. Hofstetter, B. Possidente, and A. R. Mayeda

Food-Entrained Feeding and Locomotor Circadian Rhythms in Rats Under
Different Lighting Conditions .............................................................................................................281
P. Lax, S. Zamora, and J. A. Madrid


Development of Inverse Circadian Blood Pressure Pattern in Transgenic
Hypertensive TGR(mREN2)27 Rats .................................................................................................293
K. Witte and B. Lemmer



Urinary Excretion of Nitric Oxide, Cyclic GMP, and Catecholamines During
Rest and Activity Period in Transgenic Hypertensive Rats ................................................................ 305
S. Globig, K. Witte, and B. Lemmer


Timed Daily Administration of Prolactin and Corticosteroid Hormone
Reduces Murine Tumor Growth and Enhances Immune Reactivity ...................................................... 315
Y. Keisari, E. Cincotta, A. H. Meier, and A, H. Cincotta


Flow Cytometric Analysis of Circadian Changes in Platelet Activation Using
Anti-GMP-140 Monoclonal Antibody ................................................................................................335
B. Undar, N. Akkof, M. N. Alakavuklar, C. ^ehreli, and L. Ondar


The Effect of Activity on the Waking Temperature Rhythm in Humans ..................................................... 343
J. Waterhouse, D. We inert, D, Minors, G. Atkinson, T. Re illy, S. Folkard, D.
Owens, 1. Macdonald, N. Sytnik, and P. Tucker

Bright Light Exposure During the Daytime Affects Circadian Rhythms of
Urinary Melatonin and Salivary Immunoglobulin A ............................................................................... 359
S, -J. Park and H. Tokura

News and Comments ......................................................................................................................... 373

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CHRONOBIOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
Volume 16, Number 4, 1999

CONTENTS

REVIEW

Role of Posttranscriptional Regulation in Circadian Clocks: Lessons
from Drosophila 377
I. Edery

MINIREVIEW

Masking: History, Definitions, and Measurement 415
N. Mrosovsky

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

Forced Desynchrony of Circadian Rhythms of Body Temperature and
Activity in Rats 431
A, M. Strijkstra, P. Meerlo, and D. G. M. Beersma

From Ultradian to Infradian Rhythms: LH Release Patterns In Vitro 441
H, Lewy, Z. Naor, and I. E. Ashkenazi

Seasonally Dependent Effect of Ectopic Pituitary Grafts on 24-Hour Rhythms
in Serum Prolactin and Gonadotropins in Rats 451
A. 1. Esquifino, D. Pazo, R, A. Cutrera, and D. P. Cardinali

Purification of Masked Temperature Data from Humans: Some Preliminary
Observations on a Comparison of the Use of an Activity Diary, Wrist
Actimetry, and Heart Rate Monitoring 461
J. Waterhouse, B. Edwards, J. Mugarza, R. Flemming, D. Minors, D. Calbraith,
G, Williams, G. Atkinson, and T. Reilly

Is Sleeping Sickness a Circadian Disorder? The Serotonergic Hypothesis 477
A. Buguet

Time-of-Day and Day-of-Week Effects on Mnemonic Performance 491
F. Testa and R. Claris s e

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