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Physiological interactions between the endocrine and immune systems shown in gene analysis in pigs.
Developments in biologicals - 1 Jan 2008
Phatsara C, Jonas E, Yammuen-Art S, Buschbell H, Tesfaye D, Ponsuksili S, Tholen E, Juengst H, Schellander K, Wimmers K
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A number of observations support the concept of important physiological interactions between the endocrine and immune systems. It could be confirmed that hormones secreted by the neuroendocrine system play an important role in communication and regulation of the cells of the immune system. Among protein hormones, this has been most clearly documented for prolactin (PRL), growth hormone (GH), and insulin-like...
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