THE MIND AND THE IMMUNE-SYSTEM

Stress-induced brain-mediated immunoregulation is effected by two path ways: autonomic outflow and (neuro)endocrine outflow. Particular atten tion is given to the interaction-effects of chronic an acute stress. R ecent data have established that cells of the immune system produce ne uro-peptides and hormones. In concert with cytokines released by these immune cells the brain can be informed on the nature of ongoing immun e activity. The significance of conditioning of immune responses is di scussed.