About this Research Topic
The aim of this Research Topic is to provide an overview of the state-of-the-art advances in the growing field of the circadian control of the immune system. Our aim is to gather articles on basic and clinical immunology related to the circadian rhythms, including diurnal neuronal and hormonal activities. We welcome the submission of Review, Mini-Review, Hypothesis and Theory, and Perspective articles in the following areas:
1. Mechanisms regulating the circadian control of lymphocytes and innate immune cells, including neutrophils, eosinophils, monocytes, macrophages, and innate lymphoid cells, by clock genes.
2. Mechanisms regulating the circadian control of distribution and function of immune cells by the sympathetic nervous system.
3. Mechanisms regulating the circadian control of distribution and function of immune cells by the endocrine system.
4. Regulation of immune diseases, such as allergy and autoimmunity, by circadian rhythms.
We acknowledge the initiation and support of this Research Topic by the International Union of Immunological Societies (IUIS). We hereby state publicly that the IUIS has had no editorial input in articles included in this Research Topic, thus ensuring that all aspects of this Research Topic are evaluated objectively, unbiased by any specific policy or opinion of the IUIS.
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