Journal
IMMUNOLOGIC RESEARCH
Volume 63, Issue 1-3, Pages 38-57Publisher
HUMANA PRESS INC
DOI: 10.1007/s12026-015-8718-1
Keywords
Neurons; Immunity; Inflammation; Vagus nerve; Cytokines; Cholinergic
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- National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institutes of Health [R01GM089807, R01GM057226]
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Research during the last decade has significantly advanced our understanding of the molecular mechanisms at the interface between the nervous system and the immune system. Insight into bidirectional neuro-immune communication has characterized the nervous system as an important partner of the immune system in the regulation of inflammation. Neuronal pathways, including the vagus nerve-based inflammatory reflex, are physiological regulators of immune function and inflammation. In parallel, neuronal function is altered in conditions characterized by immune dysregulation and inflammation. Here, we review these regulatory mechanisms and describe the neural circuitry modulating immunity. Understanding these mechanisms reveals possibilities to use targeted neuromodulation as a therapeutic approach for inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. These findings and current clinical exploration of neuromodulation in the treatment of inflammatory diseases define the emerging field of Bioelectronic Medicine.
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