Inflammatory arthritides symptoms worsen at night and in the morning due to circadian cytokine fluctuations
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Multiple studies demonstrate that inflammatory arthritides exhibit worsening symptoms and stiffness at night and in the morning, driven by circadian fluctuations in inflammatory cytokines and clock genes.
Evidence for · 3
Programmable chronogenetic gene circuits for self-regulated circadian delivery of biologic drugs.
2025 · cited by 5
Paper [0] notes that in rheumatoid arthritis, high levels of proinflammatory cytokines peak early in the morning hours, which is reflected by daily changes in joint stiffness.
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Short-chain fatty acids from gut microbiota restore Th17/Treg balance in rheumatoid arthritis: Mechanisms and therapeutic potential.
2025 · cited by 2
Paper [2] shows that factors like butyrate exhibit circadian fluctuations that negatively correlate with morning stiffness severity in rheumatoid arthritis.
Circadian Clock: A Regulator of Immunity in Autoimmune Diseases.
2025 · cited by 1
Paper [5] highlights that circadian rhythms significantly influence autoimmune disease progression and symptom patterns, specifically citing morning joint stiffness in rheumatoid arthritis.