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An important and relatively new finding is the ability of cells of the immune system to produce and secrete neuroendocrine hormones (reviewed in 1). Currently, the list includes adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) and endorphins, thyrotropin, luteinizing hormone, and growth hormone (GH). In addition, the synthesis of corticotropin releasing hormone (2) and growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) (3) has also been documented. Further, functional receptors for the neuroendocrine hormones have also been observed in the immune system (4). Thus, the evidence taken together supports the existence of the same signal molecules and receptors that potentially mediate interactions both between and within the neuroendocrine and immune systems.
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Weigent, D.A., Blalock, J.E. (1994). Production and Function of Growth Hormone in the Immune System. In: Bercu, B.B., Walker, R.F. (eds) Growth Hormone II. Serono Symposia USA Norwell, Massachusetts. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-8372-7_8
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