Rhythmicity of specific and nonspecific resistance in adult women

We studied biological rhythms of immunological parameters and absorption and digestive activities of neutrophils and monocytes in women during the menstrual cycle. Circadian rhythms of phagocytosis were evaluated. The phagocytic system was characterized by highest activity during ovulation and early...

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Published inBulletin of experimental biology and medicine Vol. 133; no. 3; pp. 217 - 221
Main Authors Zhdanova, E V, Kurlovich, N A, Mash'yanova, I A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Springer Nature B.V 01.03.2002
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Adult
Female
Humans
Menstrual Cycle - immunology
Monocytes - immunology
Neutrophils - physiology
Periodicity
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Summary:We studied biological rhythms of immunological parameters and absorption and digestive activities of neutrophils and monocytes in women during the menstrual cycle. Circadian rhythms of phagocytosis were evaluated. The phagocytic system was characterized by highest activity during ovulation and early luteal phase of the menstrual cycle accompanied by physiological immunosuppression. It was shown that macrophages determine the spatial and temporal organization of specific and nonspecific resistance in women. We evaluated phases of the menstrual cycle optimal for studying rhythms of the immune system and phagocytosis.
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ISSN:0007-4888
1573-8221
DOI:10.1023/A:1015814112635