Randy J. Nelson, Gregory E. Demas, Sabra L. Klein

Seasonal Patterns of Stress, Immune Function, and Disease

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book presents evidence that infection is seasonal, and that this phenomenon is mirrored in cycles of immune function.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 308
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Dezember 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 655g
• ISBN-13: 9780521590686
• ISBN-10: 052159068X
• Artikelnr.: 21370693

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgments
Preface
1. Seasonality
2. Immune function
3. Seasonal fluctuations in disease preference
4. Seasonal changes in immune function
5. Photoperiod, melatonin, and immunity
6. Energetics and immune function
7. Hormonal influence on immune function
8. Clinical significance of seasonal patterns of immune function and disease
References
Index.