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Endocrine Immunology
Frontiers of Hormone Research Series, Vol. 48
Language: EnglishSubjects for Endocrine Immunology:
Publication date: 03-2017
188 p. · Hardback
188 p. · Hardback
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In the last decades, several in vitro and in vivo studies have revealed
the existence of a very complex network between the neuroendocrine and
immune system. Important molecular mechanisms underlying these
interactions, in both physiological and pathological conditions, have also
been described. Indeed, hormones play a pivotal role in the development
and functional regulation of the immune system – both innate and acquired
responses. Immune system cells present specific hormone receptors and
themselves produce some hormones, thus influencing hormone secretion. More
recently, the modulation of hormone secretion has been attempted for
treating associated autoimmune disorders, further supporting the strong
interplay between the endocrine and immune system.
Distinguished experts, who have published extensively in their fields, have contributed comprehensive chapters to this volume. The focus is on the various aspects of endocrine-neuro-immune connections, providing an updated panorama - from basics to clinical applications - of current knowledge and still debated issues.
Distinguished experts, who have published extensively in their fields, have contributed comprehensive chapters to this volume. The focus is on the various aspects of endocrine-neuro-immune connections, providing an updated panorama - from basics to clinical applications - of current knowledge and still debated issues.
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