Pituitary-immune bidirectional crosstalk under systemic inflammation

by Qingyun Li

The pituitary gland responds to and modulates immune stress through the hypothalamus –pituitary–adrenal axis. A new study in PLOS Biology reveals unconventional bidirectional communication between hormone-producing cells and the immune system upon systemic inflammation.

Source: PLoS Biology: Archived Table of Contents - December 19, 2023 Category: Biology Authors: Qingyun Li Source Type: research