Diabetes & Metabolism Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
48(5), P. 847 - 863
Published: Sept. 13, 2024
The
widespread
and
pervasive
use
of
artificial
light
at
night
(ALAN)
in
our
modern
24-hour
society
has
emerged
as
a
substantial
disruptor
natural
circadian
rhythms,
potentially
leading
to
rise
unhealthy
lifestyle-related
behaviors
(e.g.,
poor
sleep;
shift
work).
This
phenomenon
been
associated
with
an
increased
risk
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM),
which
is
pressing
global
public
health
concern.
However,
date,
reviews
summarizing
associations
between
ALAN
T2DM
have
primarily
focused
on
the
limited
characteristics
exposure
intensity)
ALAN.
literature
review
extends
beyond
prior
by
consolidating
recent
studies
from
2000
2024
regarding
both
indoor
outdoor
incidence
or
prevalence
T2DM.
We
also
described
potential
biological
mechanisms
through
modulates
glucose
metabolism.
Furthermore,
we
outlined
knowledge
gaps
investigated
how
various
only
intensity
(including
type,
timing,
duration,
wavelength,
individual
sensitivity)
influence
risk.
Recognizing
detrimental
impact
sleep
behavioral
correlates
physical
activity
dietary
patterns,
additionally
summarized
investigating
mediating
role
each
component
relationship
Lastly,
proposed
implications
chronotherapies
chrononutrition
for
management
context
exposure.
FASEB BioAdvances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 17, 2025
Abstract
Physiology
is
closely
synchronized
to
daily
and
seasonal
light/dark
cycles.
Humans
artificially
extend
daylight
experience
irregular
light
schedules,
resulting
in
dysregulation
of
metabolism
body
mass.
In
rodents,
winter‐like
conditions
(cold
short
photoperiod)
can
alter
energy
balance
adipose
tissue
To
determine
if
photoperiod
alone,
independent
temperature,
a
strong
enough
signal
regulate
adiposity,
we
compared
the
effects
long
at
thermoneutrality
on
adiposity
WAT
gene
expression
photoperiod‐sensitive,
F1
generation
wild‐derived
adult
male
white‐footed
mice
(
Peromyscus
leucopus
).
Mice
were
housed
long‐day
(16:8
light:dark)
or
short‐day
(8:16
(27°C)
for
4
weeks
with
extended
being
provided
through
artificial
lighting.
Photoperiod
did
not
impact
weight
calorie
consumption.
However,
selectively
developed
greater
visceral
mass
without
changing
subcutaneous
interscapular
BAT
This
was
accompanied
by
decrease
Adrβ3
Ucp1
mRNA
no
change
Pgc1a
,
Lpl
Hsl
.
Expression
Per1
Per2
Nr1d1
differed
between
photoperiods
over
time
when
aligned
circadian
but
onset
darkness,
indicating
alterations
clock
photoperiod.
These
findings
suggest
that
promote
fat
accumulation
supporting
may
play
role
obesity.
Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(2), P. a041512 - a041512
Published: Dec. 5, 2023
Daniel
Kerschensteiner1,2,3
and
Marla
B.
Feller4,5
1Department
of
Ophthalmology
Visual
Sciences
2Department
Neuroscience
3Department
Biomedical
Engineering,
Washington
University
School
Medicine,
St.
Louis,
Missouri
63110,
USA
4Department
Molecular
Cell
Biology
5Helen
Wills
Institute,
California,
Berkeley,
California
94720,
Correspondence:
mfeller{at}berkeley.edu;
kerschensteinerd{at}wustl.edu
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
48(5), P. 847 - 863
Published: Sept. 13, 2024
The
widespread
and
pervasive
use
of
artificial
light
at
night
(ALAN)
in
our
modern
24-hour
society
has
emerged
as
a
substantial
disruptor
natural
circadian
rhythms,
potentially
leading
to
rise
unhealthy
lifestyle-related
behaviors
(e.g.,
poor
sleep;
shift
work).
This
phenomenon
been
associated
with
an
increased
risk
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM),
which
is
pressing
global
public
health
concern.
However,
date,
reviews
summarizing
associations
between
ALAN
T2DM
have
primarily
focused
on
the
limited
characteristics
exposure
intensity)
ALAN.
literature
review
extends
beyond
prior
by
consolidating
recent
studies
from
2000
2024
regarding
both
indoor
outdoor
incidence
or
prevalence
T2DM.
We
also
described
potential
biological
mechanisms
through
modulates
glucose
metabolism.
Furthermore,
we
outlined
knowledge
gaps
investigated
how
various
only
intensity
(including
type,
timing,
duration,
wavelength,
individual
sensitivity)
influence
risk.
Recognizing
detrimental
impact
sleep
behavioral
correlates
physical
activity
dietary
patterns,
additionally
summarized
investigating
mediating
role
each
component
relationship
Lastly,
proposed
implications
chronotherapies
chrononutrition
for
management
context
exposure.