Interleukin-1, Interleukin-6: Messengers in the Neuroendocrine Immune System?

E. Hooghe-Peters, Brigitte E. Velkeniers, Luc Vanhaelst, R. Hooghe

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    Abstract

    Recent findings indicate that interleukin-1 (IL-1) and interleukin-6 (IL-6), cytokines secreted by immunologically activated monocytes and macrophages modulate neuroendocrine function. The site of production (centrally, peripherally), the site of action and the physiological significance of IL-1 and IL-6 as “classical hormones” are questioned.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)622-625
    Number of pages4
    JournalPathology Research and Practice
    Volume187
    Issue number5
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 1991

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Pathology and Forensic Medicine
    • Cell Biology

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