This paper shows that specific genetic disruption of the Ncor–HdaC3 interaction in mice causes aberrant regulation of clock genes and results in abnormal circadian behaviour. These mice are also leaner and more insulin sensitive due to increased energy expenditure. Loss of a functional Ncor–HdaC3 complex in vivo changes the oscillatory patterns of several metabolic genes, demonstrating that circadian regulation of metabolism is critical for normal energy balance.
- Theresa Alenghat
- Katherine Meyers
- Mitchell A. Lazar