Paavonen T
Department of Pathology, University of Helsinki, Finland.
Med Biol. 1987;65(5-6):229-40.
The role of hormones in regulating the complex network of immune responses has lately been emphasized. In particular, glucocorticoids and sex hormones have been shown to modulate both cellular and humoral immunity. Reports concerning the mechanisms of hormonal action are still somewhat conflicting, and there are reports of both inhibitory and stimulatory effects on various phases of the immune response.
