Abstract

Circadian rhythm abnormalities are a central clinical feature of bipolar disorder (BD), affecting rhythms in sleep and activity. The mood stabilizer lithium corrects circadian rhythm abnormalities in bipolar disorder and changes the expression of “clock genes” that direct rhythms. However, the role of clock genes in bipolar disorder is unknown, and it is unclear if lithium’s effects on rhythms are relevant to treatment outcomes.

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