Is there a seasonal variation in the interferon-producing capacity of healthy subjects?
Induced production of interferon-alpha (IFN-alpha) and IFN-gamma was studied in 101 blood samples from 49 healthy subjects during 1 year. The results indicate a seasonal variation of the IFN-producing capacity, with a decrease in summertime, in Finland.
Katila
H
H
Helsinki University Central Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, Finland.
Cantell
K
K
Appelberg
B
B
Rimón
R
R
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016898:Interferon-alpha / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D007371:Interferon-gamma / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012016:Reference Values; D012621:Seasons
D016898:Interferon-alpha; D007371:Interferon-gamma