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Circadian changes in human natural killer-cell activity.

G Gatti, D Del Ponte, R Cavallo

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    |January 1, 1987
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    Natural killer (NK) cell activity in healthy women shows significant daily variations, peaking in the morning or early afternoon. This circadian rhythm influences immune cell responses and susceptibility to cortisol inhibition.

    Area of Science:

    • Immunology
    • Chronobiology
    • Circadian Rhythms

    Background:

    • Natural killer (NK) cells are crucial for innate immunity.
    • Circadian rhythms significantly impact physiological processes, including immune function.
    • Understanding daily variations in NK cell activity is essential for immune system research.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the circadian variations in NK cell activity in healthy women.
    • To assess the chronosusceptibility of NK cells to cortisol inhibition.
    • To identify potential circadian markers within the immune system.

    Main Methods:

    • Blood samples were collected from healthy women at 4-hour intervals over 24 hours.
    • Spontaneous NK cell activity was measured using a 51Cr-release assay.

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  • Chronosusceptibility to cortisol inhibition and NK cell numbers were evaluated using immunofluorescence.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant circadian variations in spontaneous NK cell activity were observed, with peak activity in the morning/early afternoon.
    • NK cell activity exhibited substantial peak-to-trough differences (≥50% of the 24-hr mean).
    • Chronosusceptibility to cortisol inhibition showed an inverse pattern, peaking in the evening/night. Higher numbers of NK effectors were found in the morning.

    Conclusions:

    • Circadian rhythms markedly influence NK cell activity and responsiveness.
    • These findings highlight the importance of considering diurnal variations in immune studies and potential chronopharmacological applications.
    • Time-qualified investigations are crucial for understanding immune coordination in vivo.