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Stress and immunomodulation: the role of depression and neuroendocrine function

The Journal of ImmunologyPublished 1 August 1985Open access
Mary Kay Stein, S. K. KELLER, Schleifer Sj
Citations176
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SJR score1.43
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TL;DR

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.

Abstract

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.

Keywords

PsychologyNeuroscience