July 21, 2008
Our immune system reaction to a serious infection, trauma and stress can actually cause or worsen certain, according to the
July 4. While the new report does not refer specifically to HIV, it is possible that chronic >> << immune system in response to the virus may increase risk of depression and. When the body is stressed due to infection or injury, he produced dozens of chemical agents called cytokines. Some cytokines signal the brain and endocrine system, which can down us, encouraging us are tired and want rest. Although this causes the body to focus its energy on healing process of wounds, it can also cause or worsen symptoms of depression.
It has been described in people receiving treatment for hepatitis C virus (HCV) and some cancers, half of them experiencing depression as a side effect of immunostimulating treatment with interferon-alpha. In connection with this discovery, scientists found that people who are depressed but otherwise healthy, have elevated levels of many immune cytokines. Scientists began to study how chronic inflammation and stimulation of the immune system from diseases such as hepatitis, arthritis and HIV may actually cause or exacerbate depressive mood. In 2006, research conducted by pharmaceutical company Amgen found that people who were hyperactive immune
buy generic lasix system of skin condition, psoriasis was better mood when they were cytokines firms blocker Enbrel (etanertsept). Although researchers are increasingly interested in the potential for the treatment of depression by controlling the immune system, they go with caution << Reports article. >> Many of cytokines related to depression, such as tumor necrosis factor, interferon-alpha and interferon-beta is essential for mounting an effective immune response to infection and cancer. Thus, simply blocking or reducing their number can be dangerous. Scientists are actively exploring ways in which cytokines interact with brain chemicals and hormones, however, hoping to find a safe way to blunt the mood effects of immune inflammation. Search: Scroll down to comment on this story. (Note: AIDSmeds team review all comments before their publication please do not include. ":" "@" "" Your comments people thought of them only some comments and do not necessarily reflect the opinions Smart .. + Strong, which is responsible for the accuracy of any information provided by people providing comments)
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