Impact of substance P on cellular immunity.
Τίτλος | Impact of substance P on cellular immunity. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2008 |
Authors | Katsanos, G. S., Anogeianaki A., Orso C., Tetè S., Salini V., Antinolfi P. L., & Sabatino G. |
Journal | J Biol Regul Homeost Agents |
Volume | 22 |
Issue | 2 |
Pagination | 93-8 |
Date Published | 2008 Apr-Jun |
ISSN | 0393-974X |
Λέξεις κλειδιά | Animals, Hematopoiesis, Humans, Immunity, Cellular, Inflammation, Lymphocytes, Receptors, Tachykinin, Substance P |
Abstract | Much evidence suggests a cross-talking between nerve fibers and the immunity system. The immunomodulation by substance P includes cell activation and proliferation of human cells, with cytokine and chemokine generation and release. Substance P was first isolated by Leeman et al. as an undecapeptide with important neurotransmitter-neuromodulator effects. In addition, substance P was shown to induce and mediate inflammation, angiogenesis, infections, intestinal mucosal immunity and stress. Substance P is able to activate several immune cells, such as CD4+ and CD8+ T lymphocytes, mast cells, NK cells and macrophages. In recent studies we have shown that substance P can activate interleukin-8, a CXC chemokine, demonstrating its involvement in immune cell chemoattraction. We believe that substance P is important in understanding the pathophysiology of inflammation. |
Alternate Journal | J Biol Regul Homeost Agents |
PubMed ID | 18597700 |