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2019 Aug 08


Cell


178


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Sensory Neurons Drive Anticipatory Immunity.

Authors

Trier AM, Kim BS
Cell. 2019 Aug 08; 178(4):771-773.
PMID: 31398333.

Abstract

Sensory neurons have recently emerged as critical mediators of immunity. Cohen et al. (2019) demonstrate that peripheral neurons utilize reflex arcs in order to rapidly condition the immune response in skin adjacent to the site of infection. This nerve reflex arc generates anticipatory immunity for more effective elimination of the pathogen if later exposed.