Psychoneuroimmunology: Elucidating the process

Author(s): Savard, J., Miller, S. M.

Journal/Book: Curr Opin Psychiatry. 1996; 9: 2-6 Boundary Row, London, England SE1 8NH. Rapid Science Publishers. 427-432.

Abstract: Research findings published during the past year strongly implicated the role of sympathetic activity in mediating the relationship between acute stressors and alteration of immune function. However, more conflicting results were obtained regarding the potential mediating influence of endocrine and serotonergic activity (eg cortisol) in the immune response to depression, as well as for the general moderating role of psychological factors (eg intrusion, personality traits and social support).

Note: Article SM Miller, Fox Chase Canc Ctr, Div Populat Sci, 215 S Broad St, 5TH Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107 USA

Keyword(s): CELLULAR IMMUNE-RESPONSES; MAJOR DEPRESSION; STRESS; SYSTEM; HIV; DISCLOSURE; HUMANS; IMPACT; CANCER

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