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Chrono‐immunology: progress and challenges in understanding links between the circadian and immune systems
Progress and challenges in understanding how the body’s internal clock and immune system are connected
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Abstract
Circadian disruption is linked to the development of inflammatory diseases like metabolic syndrome and cancer.
- Individuals with continuous disruption of their internal clock may have a higher risk of developing inflammatory diseases.
- Daily variations in susceptibility to infections and other immune processes have been documented.
- Various mechanisms have been suggested to explain how circadian rhythms influence immunity.
- A better understanding of the relationship between circadian and immune systems could lead to strategies for preventing and treating inflammatory diseases.
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