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Cryptochromes—a potential magnetoreceptor: what do we know and what do we want to know?

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Liedvogel, Miriam, Mouritsen, Henrik·2010·Journal of The Royal Society Interface

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Cryptochromes have been suggested to be the primary magnetoreceptor molecules underlying light-dependent magnetic compass detection in migratory birds. Here we review and evaluate (i) what is known about these candidate magnetoreceptor molecules, (ii) what characteristics cryptochrome molecules must fulfil to possibly underlie light-dependent, radical pair based magnetoreception, (iii) what evidence supports the involvement of cryptochromes in magnetoreception, and (iv) what needs to be addressed in future research. The review focuses primarily on our knowledge of cryptochromes in the context of magnetoreception.

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  • Cryptochrome is responsible for regulating circadian rhythms and closely resembles the DNA repair enzyme photolyase.

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Authors
Liedvogel, M., & Mouritsen, H.
Affiliations
Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg (DE)
Corresponding author
Liedvogel, Miriam
Venue
Journal of The Royal Society Interface
Published
2009-11-11
Volume
7
Issue
suppl_2
Pages
S147-62
ISSN
  • 1742-5662 (ISSN-L)
  • 1742-5689
OpenAlex
W2126063241
Cited by
231
References
168
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FWCI
8.34
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of The Royal Society Interface (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Lund University Publications (Lund University) (submittedVersion)
  • MPG.PuRe (Max Planck Society) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Biophysics › Electromagnetic Fields and Biological Effects
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Studies
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Endocrine and Autonomic Systems › Circadian rhythm and melatonin
Keywords
cryptochrome, magnetoreception, magnetic compass, migratory birds, radical pair mechanism, bird migration, photoreceptor proteins
MeSH terms
Animals, Birds, Electromagnetic Fields, Humans, Orientation, Perception, Animal Migration, Cryptochromes

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