Biomarkers for circadian rhythm disruption independent of time of day.

Frequent shift work causes disruption of the circadian rhythm and might on the long-term result in increased health risk. Current biomarkers evaluating the presence of circadian rhythm disturbance (CRD), including melatonin, cortisol and body temperature, require 24-hr ("around the clock")...

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Main Authors: Kirsten C G Van Dycke, Jeroen L A Pennings, Conny T M van Oostrom, Linda W M van Kerkhof, Harry van Steeg, Gijsbertus T J van der Horst, Wendy Rodenburg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4436131?pdf=render