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Circadian rhythm and melatonin

Circadian rhythm and melatonin is a research topic within Endocrine and Autonomic Systems. Science Explorer counts 46k research works in it since 1950. 9.9% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers focuses on the molecular, genetic, and physiological aspects of mammalian circadian rhythms, including the role of the circadian clock, melatonin, retinal ganglion cells, metabolism, peripheral clocks, phototransduction, gene expression, oxidative stress, and the health effects of sleep disruption.

  • Circadian Clock
  • Melatonin
  • Retinal Ganglion Cells
  • Metabolism
  • Peripheral Clocks
  • Phototransduction
  • Gene Expression
  • Oxidative Stress
  • Sleep Disruption
  • Health Effects
Research works
46k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
4.6k
per year above
Top-10% rate
9.9%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+12%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
United States
33% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
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