Temporal Regulation of Cytokines by the Circadian Clock
Several parameters of the immune system exhibit oscillations with a period of approximately 24 hours that refers to “circadian rhythms.” Such daily variations in host immune system status might evolve to maximize immune reactions at times when encounters with pathogens are most likely to occur. Howe...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Immunology Research |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/614529 |