Article
Circadian Clocks in the Immune System.
Journal of biological rhythms - 1 Aug 2015
Labrecque Nathalie, Cermakian Nicolas
Abstract excerpt
The immune system is a complex set of physiological mechanisms whose general aim is to defend the organism against non-self-bodies, such as pathogens (bacteria, viruses, parasites), as well as cancer cells. Circadian rhythms are endogenous 24-h variations found in virtually all physiological processes. These circadian rhythms are generated by circadian clocks, located in most cell types, including cells of the...
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