Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Down-regulation of Regulatory T Cells May Augment Autoimmune Disease.

In conclusion, inhibiting components of the adaptive immune response, like Tregs, are down-regulated during a stress-induced activation of the adaptive immune response. In situations of chronic stress, this scenario might result in an exacerbation of inflammatory conditions such as autoimmune diseases. (Source: Psychoneuroendocrinology)


Decrease of CD4+FOXP3+ T regulatory cells in the peripheral blood of human subjects undergoing a mental stressor

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