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This review explores how neuroendocrine factors affect natural killer cell activity in both healthy and disease states.

Regulation of natural killer cell activity by glucocorticoids, serotonin, dopamine, and epinephrine

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Review shows neuroendocrine factors influence NK cell activity, indicating potential therapeutic strategies against tumors.

This review explores how neuroendocrine factors affect natural killer cell activity in both healthy and disease states.
Review of existing literature on the interaction between neuroendocrine factors and NK cells.
Analysis of the role of neurotransmitter receptors on immune cells and cytokine receptors on neurons.
Discussion on physiological and pathophysiological conditions affecting NK cell functions.
Chronic stress negatively impacts NK cell activity, increasing the risk of infections and cancer.
Neuroendocrine factors modulate NK cell functions, suggesting pathways for therapeutic intervention.
Understanding these interactions may lead to strategies to enhance NK cell activity against tumors.

Capellino et al. (2020) studied this question.

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