Manipulation of the inflammatory reflex as a therapeutic strategy
Kelly MJ, Breathnach C, Tracey KJ, Donnelly SC
Cell Reports Medicine · 2022
Key finding
Comprehensive review of how the inflammatory reflex operates through vagal and splenic nerve signalling to modulate macrophage cytokine production via alpha7 nicotinic receptors.
- Condition
- Inflammation
- Stimulation
- iVNS
- Evidence tier
- Narrative / Scoping Review
- Participants
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Cite this study
Kelly, M. J., Breathnach, C., Tracey, K. J., & Donnelly, S. C. (2022). Manipulation of the inflammatory reflex as a therapeutic strategy. Cell Reports Medicine, 3(7), 100696. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xcrm.2022.100696
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