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ADVANCING NEUROENDOCRINE–IMMUNOLOGY RESEARCH

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Prenatal Immune Challenge May Act As A ‘Disease Primer’ Increasing the Offspring’s Vulnerability to the Neuro-Pathological Effects of Stress in Puberty

Beta Blockers Improve Survival in Ovarian Cancer Patients

Stress promotes tumor growth by amplifying the cancer cells’ ability to evade apoptosis – evidence from two animal models of prostate cancer

The Interplay between Neuropeptide Y, Neuropeptide Y2 Receptors and Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines May Contribute To Atherosclerotic Plaque Instability

Neurotensin and CRH Work Together To Induce Mast Cell Activation: Implications for Stress-Induced Exacerbations of Allergic and Autoimmune/Inflammatory Diseases

An Enterovirus Attacking the Thymus, the Safeguard Organ against Autoimmunity, May Play a Key Role in Triggering Type 1 Diabetes

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The Impact of Sex Steroids Hormones on Autoimmune Disease Activity: Mechanisms and Implications

26 February 2013

Antonio Martocchia, Silvia Raja, Manuela Stefanelli, Anna Cocca & Paolo Falaschi

Females display an increased incidence of autoimmune diseases, with a sexual dimorphism in the immune response.

Pregnancy and Rheumatoid Arthritis

15 May 2010

M Østensen

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic, chronic inflammatory disorder, characterized by symmetrical polyarthritis and presence of extra-articular manifestations including subcutaneous nodules, lung disease, pericarditis, hematopoietic disturbances, neuropathy, and vasculitis.

Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis Function in Rheumatoid Arthritis

06 April 2010

R Imrich

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The neuroendocrine and the immune system are important homeostatic mechanisms maintaining the integrity of the organism.

Thyroid Hormone Modulation of Immune Responses in Physiologic and Stressful Conditions: Implications and Consequences in Thyroid Diseases

15 February 2010

GA Cremaschi and AM Genaro

Role of neuroendocrine factors in the establishment and course of autoimmune thyroid diseases (AITD) Recent evidence indicates the presence of bidirectional interactions between the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis and the immune system.