Divergent effects of norepinephrine, dopamine and substance P on the activation, differentiation and effector functions of human cytotoxic T lymphocytes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Neurotransmitters are important regulators of the immune system, with very distinct and varying effects on different leukocyte subsets. So far little is known about the impact of signals mediated by neurotransmitters on the function...

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Main Authors: Niggemann Bernd, Lang Kerstin, Bastian Philipp, Sievers Anne, Strell Carina, Zänker Kurt S, Entschladen Frank
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:BMC Immunology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2172/10/62