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. 2017 Aug 31;55(4):189–197. doi: 10.5114/reum.2017.69779

Fig. 1.

Fig. 1

The circadian sequence of nocturnal hormone secretion that induce activation (melatonin, prolactin) and/or down regulation (cortisol) of the immune inflammatory response, during the night, determine the clinical consequences that include morning symptoms such as joint stiffness and pain.