Effect of Cold, Isolation and Ultraviolet Radiation Stress on Human Immune System.

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Brief Description (Abstract):

Stressful environment conditions are a major determinant in immune reactivity. This effect is pronounced in Antarctica expeditioners where they are exposed for long to the isolation, cold and UV radiation stress. Whether these stresses alter the immune system or not, was studied in expedition members at Maitri. Various parameters like Immunoglobulin, Lymphocyte counts, Cytokine and 1, 25-hydroxy Vitamin D-3 were estimated to assess the functional status of the immune cells. Data gathered indicate Antarctic isolation is associated with alterations in the immune system due immunity. These findings have important long-term health implications.

Status: Completed

Purpose: The proposed study is undertaken to evaluate and understand the role of UV radiation in modulating the immune response directly or indirectly through vitamin D involvement and to whether the isolation and cold stress supplement this effect.

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Keyword(s): Earth Science-Human Dimensions,

Place/Location(s): Maitri, Antarctic,

Project: Effect of Cold,

Topic Category(s): Society,

Date(s): 2020-09-29 (Creation),

Resource Contact(s):
1. Name : Dr. A K Singh
    Role : PrincipalInvestigator
    Phone : 8322525515
    E-Mail : ictd [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    Address : Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Distributor Contact(s):
1. Name : Mr. Sakthivel Samy V
    Role : Distributor
    Phone : +91-832-2525515
    E-Mail : vssamy [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    Address : Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Metadata Contact(s):
1. Name : Mr. Sakthivel Samy V
    Role : PointOfContact
    Phone : +91-832-2525515
    E-Mail : vssamy [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    Address : Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Extent:
Start Date : 1999-01-01
End Date   : 2000-12-31