Neural and Neuroendocrine Mechanisms in Host Defense and Autoimmunity
| Author | : C. Jane Welsh |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 299 |
| Release | : 2007-04-05 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780387483344 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0387483349 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (349 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Neural and Neuroendocrine Mechanisms in Host Defense and Autoimmunity by : C. Jane Welsh
Download or read book Neural and Neuroendocrine Mechanisms in Host Defense and Autoimmunity written by C. Jane Welsh and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-04-05 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a lucid summary of behavioral, neural and endocrine regulation of immune responses and of the effects of immune system activity on neural and endocrine functions and behavior. The underlying premise is that the brain and immune system represent a single, integrated system of defense. The discussion includes such topics and stress induced modulation of innate resistance and adaptive immunity in influenza viral infections.