ABSTRACT

Cytokine involvement in the immune system's response to stress is now very well documented. Cytokine activity has been implicated in a variety of mental and physical diseases, and has been shown to have a significant role in fueling the vicious circle of depression and illness.

The first edition of Cytokines: Stress and Immunity pointed out

chapter 4|16 pages

Role of Cytokines in Depression

chapter 7|10 pages

Alexithymia, Stress, and Immunity

chapter 10|14 pages

Met-Enkephalin in Oxidative Stress

chapter 11|12 pages

Chronic Stress Induces Death of Lymphocytes

chapter 13|22 pages

Cytokines, Stress, and Depression

chapter 14|40 pages

Immunoconversion in Acute Phase Response

chapter 15|28 pages

Interferon in Health and Disease

chapter 18|38 pages

Human Retroviruses and the Cytokine Network

chapter 21|16 pages

Gender Differences, Stress, and Immunity*