Hormonal regulation of lymphocyte functions.
The role of hormones in regulating the complex network of immune responses has lately been emphasized. In particular, glucocorticoids and sex hormones have been shown to modulate both cellular and humoral immunity. Reports concerning the mechanisms of hormonal action are still somewhat conflicting, and there are reports of both inhibitory and stimulatory effects on various phases of the immune response.
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Department of Pathology, University of Helsinki, Finland.
D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000502:physiology; D012739:Gonadal Steroid Hormones / Q000502:physiology; D006728:Hormones / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D007109:Immunity; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000502:physiology*; D013963:Thyroid Hormones / Q000502:physiology
D005938:Glucocorticoids; D012739:Gonadal Steroid Hormones; D006728:Hormones; D013963:Thyroid Hormones