Stress and immunomodulation: the role of depression and neuroendocrine function.
Considerable evidence demonstrating a relationship between stress and immune function is accumulating, and a complex chain of biologic and psychologic processes are involved. An extensive network of central nervous system and endocrine system processes may be involved in the modulation of the immune system in response to stressors.
D000818:Animals; D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear / Q000032:analysis; D000917:Antibody Formation; D003345:Corticosterone / Q000097:blood; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D007111:Immunity, Cellular; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000276:immunology; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000276:immunology*
D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear; D003345:Corticosterone