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Table 2 Effects of dark pulses on murine wheel-running rhythms

From: Circadian and dark-pulse activation of orexin/hypocretin neurons

Circadian Parameter

Pre-Dark Pulse

Post-Dark Pulse

tau (h)

24.77 ± 0.05

24.67 ± 0.04

Percentage of Variance Explained by the Dominant Rhythmic Component (PV%)

31.1 ± 1.6

28.6 ± 1.6*

Alpha Duration (h)

12.6 ± 0.5

12.4 ± 0.4

Motor Activity (RPM)

5.71 ± 0.9

4.7 ± 0.73*

  1. *p < 0.05