Neuroendocrine control of photoperiodic changes in immune function

Highlights • Animals face different challenges at different times of the year. • Many species use day length and melatonin to monitor the changing seasons. • Melatonin drives seasonal changes in the neuroendocrine system. • Melatonin alters immune function both directly and indirectly via neuroendoc...

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Published in:Frontiers in neuroendocrinology 2015-04, Vol.37, p.108-118
Main Authors: Weil, Zachary M, Borniger, Jeremy C, Cisse, Yasmine M, Abi Salloum, Bachir A, Nelson, Randy J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Humans
Immunity - physiology
Melatonin day length
Neuroendocrine
Neurosecretory Systems - physiology
Photoperiod
Reproduction - physiology
Seasonality immune function
Seasons
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Summary:Highlights • Animals face different challenges at different times of the year. • Many species use day length and melatonin to monitor the changing seasons. • Melatonin drives seasonal changes in the neuroendocrine system. • Melatonin alters immune function both directly and indirectly via neuroendocrine signaling.
ISSN:0091-3022
1095-6808
DOI:10.1016/j.yfrne.2014.10.001