beta-endorphin in the immune system: A role at last?

被引:138
作者
Panerai, AE
Sacerdote, P
机构
[1] Dept. Pharmacol., Chemother. T., University of Milano, 20129 Milano
来源
IMMUNOLOGY TODAY | 1997年 / 18卷 / 07期
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10.1016/S0167-5699(97)01045-1
中图分类号
R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
学科分类号
100102 ;
摘要
The opioid beta-endorphin (BE) is synthesized in immunocytes and exerts a tonic inhibitory effect on the immune system. Human and experimental data suggest a pole for BE in the T helper I (Th1)-Th2-type response switch.
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页数:3
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