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J Biol Rhythms

Title:		Negative Energy Balance Enhances Ultradian Rhythmicity in Spring-Programmed Voles
Author(s):		van Rosmalen L; Hut RA;
Address:		"Chronobiology Unit, Groningen Institute for Evolutionary Life Sciences, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands"
Journal Title:		J Biol Rhythms
Year:		2021
Volume:		20210420
Issue:		4
Page Number:		359 - 368
DOI:		10.1177/07487304211005640
ISSN/ISBN:		1552-4531 (Electronic) 0748-7304 (Print) 0748-7304 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Voles are small herbivorous rodents that can display both circadian activity rhythms (~24-h periodicity) and ultradian activity rhythms (~1- to 6-h periodicity). Ultradian rhythms are observed on an individual level, but also in synchronized populations. Ultradian rhythm period has been suggested to be influenced by energy balance, but the underlying mechanisms of ultradian rhythmicity are poorly understood. We manipulated energy balance by implementing the 'work-for-food' paradigm, in which small rodents are exposed to increasing levels of food scarcity at different ambient temperatures in the laboratory. Photoperiodical spring-programmed voles on high workload changed their nocturnal circadian activity and body temperature rhythm to ultradian patterns, indicating that a negative energy balance induces ultradian rhythmicity. This interpretation was confirmed by the observation that ultradian patterns arose earlier at low temperatures. Interestingly, a positive relationship between ultradian period length and workload was observed in tundra voles. Spectral analysis revealed that the power of ultradian rhythmicity increased at high workload, whereas the circadian component of running wheel activity decreased. This study shows that the balance between circadian and ultradian rhythmicity is determined by energy balance, confirming flexible circadian and ultradian rhythms in females and males of 2 different vole species: the common vole (Microtus arvalis) and the tundra vole (Microtus oeconomus)"
Keywords:		Activity Cycles Animals *Arvicolinae Circadian Rhythm Female Male Seasons *Ultradian Rhythm Microtus arvalis Microtus oeconomus circadian rhythms food deprivation metabolism negative energy balance temperature ultradian rhythms;
Notes:		"Medlinevan Rosmalen, Laura Hut, Roelof A eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't 2021/04/22 J Biol Rhythms. 2021 Aug; 36(4):359-368. doi: 10.1177/07487304211005640. Epub 2021 Apr 20"