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The nervous spleen: The nervous spleen.

Authors :
Clatworthy, Menna R
Lyons, Paul A
Smith, Kenneth G C
Source :
Immunology & Cell Biology. Jan2008, Vol. 86 Issue 1, p1-2. 2p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article discusses the expression of neuronal genes in splenic B cells. This study is another evidence on biological similarities between the nervous system and the immune systems. It provides further explanation to the anti-inflammatory effects of acupuncture and the effects of nicotine to the immune system.

Subjects

Subjects :
*IMMUNE system
*SPLEEN
*B cells
*GENES
*ACUPUNCTURE
*NICOTINE

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Language :
English
ISSN :
08189641
Volume :
86
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Immunology & Cell Biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28080493
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.icb.7100150
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