Many physiological processes are controlled by our biological clock, including endocrine function. Circadian rhythm allows us to adapt to the changes of day and night in the span of 24 hours, modulating energy metabolism, inflammatory processes, cellular renewal, and even influencing endocrine cancers.
Chronic disruption of circadian rhythms, as seen in shift-workers (up to 20% of the active population), has been associated with the development of a number of adverse mental and physiological conditions including metabolic syndrome, diabetes, obesity, poor mental health, and increases in safety incidents.
Even so, there are still many gaps in research pertaining to the functional links between circadian rhythm and endocrine health. The current Research Topic encourages original research, reviews, or other accepted article types relating, but not limited, to:
- the relationship between circadian rhythm and cellular endocrinology;
- molecular mechanisms at play within the circadian cycle and endocrine cells;
- chronobiology-based interventions to improve health targeting endocrine cells.
Many physiological processes are controlled by our biological clock, including endocrine function. Circadian rhythm allows us to adapt to the changes of day and night in the span of 24 hours, modulating energy metabolism, inflammatory processes, cellular renewal, and even influencing endocrine cancers.
Chronic disruption of circadian rhythms, as seen in shift-workers (up to 20% of the active population), has been associated with the development of a number of adverse mental and physiological conditions including metabolic syndrome, diabetes, obesity, poor mental health, and increases in safety incidents.
Even so, there are still many gaps in research pertaining to the functional links between circadian rhythm and endocrine health. The current Research Topic encourages original research, reviews, or other accepted article types relating, but not limited, to:
- the relationship between circadian rhythm and cellular endocrinology;
- molecular mechanisms at play within the circadian cycle and endocrine cells;
- chronobiology-based interventions to improve health targeting endocrine cells.