Emotions may influence the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines in HIV positive individuals

Rationale : Emotions have been associated with production of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-alpha and IL-6; more precisely, negative emotions with greater cytokines level whereas positive emotions with lower level of pro-inflammatory cytokines. This may have significant repercussions on indi...

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Main Authors: Andrea Norcini Pala, Patrizia Steca, Simona Varani, Leonardo Calza, Vincenzo Colangeli, Pierluigi Viale
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2012-09-01
Series:European Journal of Psychotraumatology
Subjects:
HIV