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Immunomodulation of innate immune responses by vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP): its therapeutic potential in inflammatory disease.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19604262     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Since the late 1970s a number of laboratories have studied the role of vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) in inflammation and immunity. These studies have highlighted the dramatic effect of VIP on immune cell activation and function, and studies using animal models of disease have indicated that VIP has significant therapeutic and prophylactic potential. This review will focus on the effects of VIP on innate immune cell function and discuss the therapeutic potential for VIP in inflammatory diseases of humans.
Authors:
S G R Smalley; P A Barrow; N Foster
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Clinical and experimental immunology     Volume:  157     ISSN:  1365-2249     ISO Abbreviation:  Clin. Exp. Immunol.     Publication Date:  2009 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-07-16     Completed Date:  2009-09-10     Revised Date:  2010-09-27    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0057202     Medline TA:  Clin Exp Immunol     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  225-34     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, Sutton Bonington, Leicestershire, UK.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Cytokines / immunology
Dendritic Cells / immunology
Humans
Immune System Diseases / drug therapy,  immunology*,  metabolism
Immunity, Innate
Inflammation Mediators / metabolism
Receptors, Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide / metabolism
Toll-Like Receptors / metabolism
Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide / physiology*,  therapeutic use
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Cytokines; 0/Inflammation Mediators; 0/Receptors, Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide; 0/Toll-Like Receptors; 37221-79-7/Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide
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