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Endocrine regulation of immunity in insects
Author(s) -
Nunes Catarina,
Sucena Élio,
Koyama Takashi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the febs journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.981
H-Index - 204
eISSN - 1742-4658
pISSN - 1742-464X
DOI - 10.1111/febs.15581
Subject(s) - biology , immune system , immunity , acquired immune system , endocrine system , adaptation (eye) , innate immune system , hormone , mechanism (biology) , evolutionary biology , neuroscience , immunology , ecology , biochemistry , philosophy , epistemology
In insects as seen in vertebrates, distinct hormones control the immune response either positively or negatively depending on physiological circumstances. Conversely, the immune system also impacts endocrine regulation. This interplay is itself determined by the environmental cues and organismal homeostatic control. This review surveys different aspects of these intricate relationships with emphasis on the endocrine regulation of immunity in insects, its mechanisms and implications on metabolic adaptation and behaviour.