The impact of shift work induced chronic circadian disruption on IL-6 and TNF-α immune responses

<p>Abstract</p> <p>AIM</p> <p>Sleep disturbances induce proinflammatory immune responses, which might increase cardiovascular disease risk. So far the effects of acute sleep deprivation and chronic sleep illnesses on the immune system have been investigated. The particu...

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Main Authors: Spallek Michael, Groneberg David A, Jauch-Chara Kamila, Otto Andreas, Schröder Marcel, Weiler Stephan W, van Mark Anke, Kessel Richard, Kalsdorf Barbara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology
Online Access:http://www.occup-med.com/content/5/1/18