IL-6 after wake-up in human males: Exposure to red versus blue light and the interplay with cortisol

Light is essential in shaping human circadian rhythms, including that of the hormone cortisol. While cortisol is known to influence secretion of the cytokine IL-6, the influence of light itself on IL-6 remains unclear. Thus, this study investigated the effects of two light conditions – red and blue...

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Published in:	Brain, Behavior, & Immunity - Health
Main Authors:	Liza Mekschrat, Bjarne Schmalbach, Nicolas Rohleder, Katja Petrowski
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2024-10-01
Subjects:	Light exposure Cortisol Cortisol awakening response Circadian rhythm Inflammatory immune system IL-6
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266635462400111X