Publications by authors named "Deng-fa Yang"

Sleep deprivation (SD) affects the gut microbiome, but findings across studies vary in terms of microbiota changes, SD induction methods and gut measurements. The effects of SD on the gut microbiome in humans and rodents have not been comprehensively reviewed. This meta-analysis investigated SD-related factors and their effects on the gut microbiome in human and rodent models.

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  • * A study using mice showed that after 72 hours of sleep deprivation, there was increased appetite but decreased body weight, along with anxiety-like behaviors and changes in gut microbiota composition.
  • * The sleep-deprived mice exhibited higher inflammation levels, changes in circadian rhythm regulation, and gut barrier dysfunction compared to control mice, indicating complex interactions between sleep deprivation, inflammation, and microbiota.
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Sleep is crucial to improve athlete performance and their circadian rhythm, but sleep patterns may be disturbed because athletes participate in several competitions. In addition, intensive training programs can cause muscle pain and psychological stress in athletes, resulting in a lack of sleep. Sleep also plays a critical role in the recovery of muscle injury induced by exercise.

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