Abstract
The innate immune response is of prime importance in the immediate recognition and elimination of invading micro-organisms. However, deregulation of this system is clearly associated with the pathogenesis of a wide range of inflammatory diseases. Innate immunity consists of a humoral and a cellular branch, which are closely interacting. An additional level of control is found at the level of neuronal reflexes that can fine-tune these immunological mechanisms.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 95-102 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Immunology Letters |
Volume | 162 |
Issue number | 2 Pt B |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2014 |
Keywords
- Animals
- Humans
- Immunity, Innate
- Inflammation