title: Hormones and local immunity.
abstract: The modulatory role of hormones in the regulation of the immune response has been well documented. Here, we present some thoughts on how sex hormones affect immunity, particularly at mucosal sites. We further discuss the possible pitfalls and difficulties associated with analysis of the data.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont., Canada.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Stanisz
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kataeva
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bienenstock
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000917:Antibody Formation / Q000276:immunology*; D005260:Female; D012739:Gonadal Steroid Hormones / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D007111:Immunity, Cellular / Q000276:immunology*; D008297:Male; D009092:Mucous Membrane / Q000276:immunology
chemical_list: D012739:Gonadal Steroid Hormones