Pathophysiology of human circadian rhythms.
Novartis Found Symp
; 227: 143-57; discussion 157-62, 2000.
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ABSTRACT
The 24 h profiles of hormonal secretions represent a good model for the study of the human circadian system. Diurnal hormonal variations generally reflect the modulation of ultradian or pulsatile release at 1-2 h intervals by signals occurring at nearly 24 h periods and result from the interaction of an internal timekeeping system--or circadian clock--with the sleep-wake homeostasis and various environmental factors, including the light-dark cycle, periodic changes in activity levels and the meal schedule. This temporal organization is altered in many pathophysiological conditions, including ageing, sleep loss, night or shift work, jet lag, affective disorders and endocrine diseases. Both photic and non-photic stimuli may affect the regulation of the circadian pacemaker and, therefore, the diurnal pattern of hormonal secretions. Appropriately timed stimuli may induce either a phase-advance or a phase-delay of the circadian clock, according to the timing of administration. Phase-shifting effects have been shown in humans for light and for dark pulses, physical exercise, melatonin and melatonin agonists, and benzodiazepine hypnotics. These results open new perspectives for the treatment of a variety of disorders involving dysregulation of the circadian rhythmicity.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Ritmo Circadiano
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Hormonas
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Novartis Found Symp
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA
Año:
2000
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Bélgica