Inmunología, estrés, depresión y cáncer
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Immune system, Depression, Cancer, Cytokines, Psiconeuroimmunology
Abstract
The modulation of the immune system (IS) by the central nervous system (CNS) is me¬diated by a complex network of bi-directional signals between the CNS, endocrine system and the IS. Cytokines produced by cells of the IS can exert their action in cells of the CNS because they have specific membrane recep¬tors for them. On the other hand, cells of the IS can produce many of the soluble mediators active in the CNS. Stress and depression can activate and modify this cytokine balance. In fact depressed patients show elevated levels of proinflammatory cytokines and this mood condition can modulate the natural course of the neoplasic disease.Downloads
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2006-01-01
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Camps C. ., Sánchez P. T. . y Sirera R. . (2006). Inmunología, estrés, depresión y cáncer. Psicooncología, 3(1), 35-48. https://revistas.ucm.es/index.php/PSIC/article/view/PSIC0606130035A
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