Articles by author - George C Brainard

Light during darkness, melatonin suppression and cancer progression.

Blask D, Dauchy R, Sauer L, Krause J, Brainard G.

Journal Article 2002; 23(Suppl 2): 52-56 PubMed PMID: 12163849  Keywords:  Animals, Darkness, Humans, Light:adverse effects, Melatonin:physiology, Neoplasms:physiopathology, Photoperiod, Pineal Gland:physiology,.    Citation

: Over the past few years, we have shown that the surge of melatonin in the circulation during darkness represents a potent oncostatic sig.....

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Ocular input for human melatonin regulation: relevance to breast cancer.

Glickman G, Levin R, Brainard G.

Journal Article 2002; 23(Suppl 2): 17-22 PubMed PMID: 12163843  Keywords:  Breast Neoplasms:epidemiology, Circadian Rhythm:physiology, Female, Humans, Light, Melatonin:physiology, Photoreceptor Cells, Vertebrate:physiology, Risk Factors,.    Citation

: The impact of breast cancer on women across the world has been extensive and severe. As prevalence of breast cancer is greatest in indus.....

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