1. [Circadian rhythms and chronic diseases].
- Author
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Suter PM
- Subjects
- Chronobiology Disorders etiology, Humans, Risk Factors, Suprachiasmatic Nucleus physiopathology, Chronic Disease, Chronobiology Disorders physiopathology, Circadian Rhythm physiology
- Abstract
Everything in nature and life is occurring in a rhythmic manner. The major “Zeitgeber” is the change of light and dark during a 24 h day. This circadian rhythm is besides others reflected in circadian rhythms of behaviors or different biochemical parameters. A disruption of the circadian rhythm has a high pathophysiological potential. In this article a few basic issues about the role of circadian rhythms and the pathophysiological importance of desynchronisation are reviewed.
- Published
- 2015
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