Abstract
This paper reviews naturally occurring and synthetic compounds that either enhance immune defences or lower both natural and acquired immunity. Immunomodulatory agents used both for laboratory study and clinically for the management of immunologically based diseases are considered.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Acute-Phase Reaction / immunology
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Adjuvants, Immunologic / pharmacology*
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones / pharmacology
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Alkylating Agents / pharmacology
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Animals
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Antibodies, Monoclonal / immunology
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Antimetabolites / pharmacology
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Cytokines / immunology
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Humans
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Immunity / drug effects*
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Immunosuppressive Agents / pharmacology*
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Lymphocytes / drug effects
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Lymphocytes / immunology
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Respiratory Burst / immunology
Substances
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Adjuvants, Immunologic
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones
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Alkylating Agents
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Antibodies, Monoclonal
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Antimetabolites
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Cytokines
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Immunosuppressive Agents