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Effects of Sustained Sleep Restriction on Mitogen-Stimulated Cytokines, Chemokines and T Helper 1/ T Helper 2 Balance in Humans

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Axelsson, John, Rehman, Javaid-ur, Akerstedt, Torbjorn, Ekman, Rolf, Miller, Gregory E., Höglund, Caroline Olgart, Lekander, Mats·2013·PLoS ONE
DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0082291PMC PMC3859577
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BACKGROUND: Recent studies suggest that acute sleep deprivation disrupts cellular immune responses by shifting T helper (Th) cell activity towards a Th2 cytokine profile. Since little is known about more long-term effects, we investigated how five days of sleep restriction would affect pro-inflammatory, chemotactic, Th1- and Th2 cytokine secretion. METHODS: Nine healthy males participated in an experimental sleep protocol with two baseline sleep-wake cycles (sleep 23.00-07.00 h) followed by 5 days with restricted sleep (03.00-07.00 h). On the second baseline day and on the fifth day with restricted sleep, samples were drawn every third hour for determination of cytokines/chemokines (tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), interleukin (IL) -1β, IL-2, IL-4 and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1)) after in vitro stimulation of whole blood samples with the mitogen phytohemagglutinin (PHA). Also leukocyte numbers, mononuclear cells and cortisol were analysed. RESULTS: 5-days of sleep restriction affected PHA-induced immune responses in several ways. There was a general decrease of IL-2 production (p<.05). A shift in Th1/Th2 cytokine balance was also evident, as determined by a decrease in IL2/IL4 ratio. No other main effects of restricted sleep were shown. Two significant interactions showed that restricted sleep resulted in increased TNF-α and MCP-1 in the late evening and early night hours (p's<.05). In addition, all variables varied across the 24 h day. CONCLUSIONS: 5-days of sleep restriction is characterized by a shift towards Th2 activity (i.e. lower 1L-2/IL-4 ratio) which is similar to the effects of acute sleep deprivation and psychological stress. This may have implications for people suffering from conditions characterized by excessive Th2 activity like in allergic disease, such as asthma, for whom restricted sleep could have negative consequences.

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Figure 1 Protocol for participants. Sleep times (white bars with black lines) and blood samplings (circles) during baseline (day 3) and after five days with restricted sleep (day 8). The habituation night (Hab) occurred 4 days prior the data collection period.
Figure 1 Protocol for participants. Sleep times (white bars with black lines) and blood samplings (circles) during baseline (day 3) and after five days with restricted sleep (day 8). The habituation night (Hab) occurred 4 days prior the data collection period.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 2 Effects of restricted sleep on cortisol and leukocyte numbers. Means ± SE numbers of (A) cortisol, (B) lymphocytes and (C) monocytes during a baseline sleep-wake cycle (BL=sleep 23.00–07.00 h) and after five days with restricted sleep (RS=sleep 03.00–07.00 h). Grey lines illustrate adapted cosine curves of confirmed circadian rhythm during baseline; shaded area depicts sleep time during restricted sleep (03.00–07.00 h) and dashed box depicts baseline sleep (23.00–07.00 h).
Figure 2 Effects of restricted sleep on cortisol and leukocyte numbers. Means ± SE numbers of (A) cortisol, (B) lymphocytes and (C) monocytes during a baseline sleep-wake cycle (BL=sleep 23.00–07.00 h) and after five days with restricted sleep (RS=sleep 03.00–07.00 h). Grey lines illustrate adapted cosine curves of confirmed circadian rhythm during baseline; shaded area depicts sleep time during restricted sleep (03.00–07.00 h) and dashed box depicts baseline sleep (23.00–07.00 h).CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 3 Effects of restricted sleep on stimulated levels of cytokines and chemokines. Means ± SE numbers of (A) tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), (B) interleukin (IL) 1β and (C) monocyte chemoattractant protein 1 (MCP-1) during a baseline sleep-wake cycle (BL=sleep 23.00–07.00 h) and after five days with restricted sleep (RS=sleep 03.00–07.00 h). Grey lines illustrate adapted cosine curves of confirmed circadian rhythm during baseline; shaded area depicts sleep time during restricted sleep (03.00–07.00 h) and dashed box depicts baseline sleep (23.00–07.00 h).
Figure 3 Effects of restricted sleep on stimulated levels of cytokines and chemokines. Means ± SE numbers of (A) tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), (B) interleukin (IL) 1β and (C) monocyte chemoattractant protein 1 (MCP-1) during a baseline sleep-wake cycle (BL=sleep 23.00–07.00 h) and after five days with restricted sleep (RS=sleep 03.00–07.00 h). Grey lines illustrate adapted cosine curves of confirmed circadian rhythm during baseline; shaded area depicts sleep time during restricted sleep (03.00–07.00 h) and dashed box depicts baseline sleep (23.00–07.00 h).CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 4 Effects of restricted sleep on stimulated levels of cytokines and T helper 1/T helper 2 balance. Means ± SE numbers of (A) interleukin (IL) 2, (B) IL-4 and (C) IL-2/IL-4 ratio during a baseline sleep-wake cycle (BL=sleep 23.00–07.00 h) and after five days with restricted sleep (RS=sleep 03.00–07.00 h). Grey lines illustrate adapted cosine curves of confirmed circadian rhythm during baseline; shaded area depicts sleep time during restricted sleep (03.00–07.00 h) and dashed box depicts baseline sleep (23.00–07.00 h).
Figure 4 Effects of restricted sleep on stimulated levels of cytokines and T helper 1/T helper 2 balance. Means ± SE numbers of (A) interleukin (IL) 2, (B) IL-4 and (C) IL-2/IL-4 ratio during a baseline sleep-wake cycle (BL=sleep 23.00–07.00 h) and after five days with restricted sleep (RS=sleep 03.00–07.00 h). Grey lines illustrate adapted cosine curves of confirmed circadian rhythm during baseline; shaded area depicts sleep time during restricted sleep (03.00–07.00 h) and dashed box depicts baseline sleep (23.00–07.00 h).CC BY · PubMed Central

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Authors
Axelsson, J., Rehman, J.-U., Akerstedt, T., Ekman, R., Miller, G. E., Höglund, C. O., & Lekander, M.
Affiliations
  • Stockholm University (SE)
  • Karolinska Institutet (SE)
  • University of Gothenburg (SE)
  • University of British Columbia (CA)
  • Karolinska University Hospital (SE)
Corresponding author
Axelsson, John
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Venue
PLoS ONE
Publisher
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Published
2013-12-11
Volume
8
Issue
12
Pages
e82291
ISSN
1932-6203 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0082291
PMC
PMC3859577
OpenAlex
W1974452187
Cited by
103
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56
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10.81
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Funders
  • Sleep Research Society
  • Svenska Sällskapet för Medicinsk Forskning
  • Astma- och Allergiförbundet
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Sleep and Wakefulness Research
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Endocrine and Autonomic Systems › Circadian rhythm and melatonin
Keywords
sleep restriction, sleep deprivation, Th1/Th2 balance, cytokines, chemokines, interleukin-2, IL-4, TNF-α, MCP-1, phytohemagglutinin, cell-mediated immunity, circadian variation, cortisol, allergic diseases, asthma
MeSH terms
Adult, Humans, Hydrocortisone, Leukocyte Count, Male, Mitogens, Phytohemagglutinins, Sleep Deprivation, Th1 Cells, Th2 Cells, Chemokines, Young Adult, Th1-Th2 Balance

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