Significance of Immune system
The immune system is the body's defense mechanism against pathogens, infections, and diseases. It is influenced by diet, lifestyle, and various factors like stress, sleep, and age. Ayurveda highlights herbal remedies and practices to boost immunity. Science explores its complex functions, including interactions with the nervous system and the impact of nutrients and toxins. Psychiatry considers its role in mental health, while health sciences emphasize its importance in fighting infections and its dysregulation in various diseases.
Synonyms: Defense system, Immune response, Immunological system, Defense mechanism, Immune function, Immune defense
In Dutch: Immuunsysteem; In Finnish: Immuunijärjestelmä; In Spanish: Sistema inmunitario
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Hindu concept of 'Immune system'
In Hinduism, the immune system is viewed as the body's defense mechanism, impacted by factors like diet and viruses. Ayurveda focuses on balancing Doshas to support immunity, while Rasayana therapy and practices like meditation aim to boost and optimize it.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) The immune system is a multi-locational defense system, and Rasayana Dravyas are being explored for their effect on it, potentially enhancing immune function and providing deep, firm support.[1] (2) Kapardika Bhasma, composed of calcium carbonate and magnesium, offers antibacterial, antiviral, and detoxifying effects, helping soothe the skin and enhance immune system function.[2] (3) Immune system responses can be due to persistent viremia, lack of immunity, and mental factors, influencing the development and severity of Post Covid conditions.[3] (4) Ayurvedic preparations containing Guduchi are used to improve the immune system and body resistance against infections, according to the provided information.[4] (5) A compromised immune system, weakened by prolonged exposure to environmental pollutants, can make individuals more susceptible to infections, potentially facilitating epidemic outbreaks, emphasizing the importance of strengthening immunity.[5]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) Suvarnaprashan has a positive influence on the child's ability to fight off illness.[6] (2) Rasayana potentiates ojas or in other words boosts this, and researches have shown that intake of certain substances increases gamma globulins leading to increased resistance.[7] (3) This refers to the body's own system that targets joint linings in Rheumatoid Arthritis.[8] (4) The gut microbiota is involved in the development and regulation of the immune system.[9] (5) An evidence-based approach can be used to harness this system in times of corona virus pandemic.[10]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) Often marrow cells that are destined to form lymphocytes are affected, thereby hampering infection-fighting this.[11] (2) The role of the immune system in psoriasis causation is also a major topic of research, as discussed in the provided material.[12] (3) Ativisha appeared to stimulate phagocytic function while inhibiting the humoral component of the immune system, according to the text.[13] (4) Nowadays panchakarma is considered as a treatment which leads to detoxification of the body and strengthening of the immune system.[14] (5) This is the body's defense mechanism, which becomes weaker in certain populations, making them more vulnerable to diseases and infections, emphasizing the need for effective interventions.[15]
From: Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine)
(1) The body's defense mechanism against pathogens and diseases, which may also relate to the imbalances associated with phlegm humour.[16]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) The body's ability to ward off diseases, influenced by diet and lifestyle.[17]
The concept of Immune system in scientific sources
The immune system is the body's defense against infections and diseases, involving cells, tissues, and molecules. It can be boosted by nutrients and weakened by factors like diabetes and HIV, impacting overall health.
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) The immune system is suppressed by sinomenine, which leads to the inhibition of lymphocyte production and other antibodies in mammalian cells, and is used as a therapy against rheumatoid arthritis.[18] (2) Immune system elevation during any pandemic and for saving community health is potentially aided by those novel complexes.[19] (3) sIgA has a principal role in this because it prevents infection at early stages by excluding bacteria and viruses from the gastrointestinal tract.[20] (4) DBT has abilities to stimulate this system, promote hematopoietic functions, and stimulate cardiovascular circulation.[21] (5) DM is correlated with the immune system's activation and inflammation in various pathogenesis events under both T1DM and T2DM.[22]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) The inflammatory disorders that result in the immune system attacking the body’s own cells or tissues may cause abnormal inflammation.[23] (2) Immunomodulatory intensifies such as beta-glucans from mushrooms and polysaccharides from therapeutic spices have shown potential in improving resistant reactions in this system.[24] (3) It is the system that is diagnosed for diseases using clinical immunology.[25] (4) Liposomes can passively target the cells of the immune system.[26] (5) Nanotechnology allows for the alteration of properties, such as this, dissolution, drug absorption trends, diffusion coefficients, and usability.[27]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Is the body's defense mechanism against infections and diseases, which can be compromised by exposure to certain substances, leading to increased susceptibility to illnesses.[28] (2) Host factors compromise this system in central venous catheter patients, leaving them susceptible to infections.[29] (3) The text mentions that current pharmacological approaches for RA management are directed at this to suppress the symptoms.[30] (4) A system that can be interfered with by endocrine changes, often accompanied by unhealthy chronic marital relations.[31] (5) A study questions what malaria knows about this system that immunologists still do not.[32]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) The immune system is the body's defense mechanism against infections, and the provided text mentions how effective antiretroviral therapy in infants can lead to the development of a normal, functioning immune system. Viral suppression may be so significant that children develop a normal, functioning immune system.[33] (2) This system is targeted by the HIV virus, particularly the CD4 lymphocytes, leading to progressive immune deficiency and ultimately resulting in life-threatening infections and cancers, known as AIDS.[34] (3) A bodily system that can benefit from moderate and high-intensity physical training in HIV-positive individuals.[35] (4) One that enters the human body, and attacks the immune system, and destroys it through retroviral activity, rendering it vulnerable to attack by a host of infections.[36] (5) This biological system is responsible for defending the body against infections and diseases, playing a crucial role in vaccine development.[37]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) Immune system is the body's defense mechanism against infections, and hormonal differences contribute to the higher mortality rate in men due to their immune systems being fundamentally different from women.[38] (2) The body's defense mechanism against illness, which a healthy nutritional status can trigger to fight infection.[39] (3) Females were affected by very severe types of scabies rash secondary to intensive itching which is severe at night, related to differences in this.[40] (4) The immune system is discussed in terms of the role of glutamine and glucose, and their impact on lymphocyte function, and its importance in fighting off diseases.[41] (5) This is a complex network of cells, tissues, and molecules that are essential in defending the body from potential dangers present in the environment.[42]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) The immune system clears the infecting virus causing the common cold over time, as there is no other cure.[43] (2) A compromised state of this bodily system may predispose an individual to bacterial infections, along with trauma, dry eyes, and ocular structure abnormalities.[44] (3) Students demonstrated an awareness that AIDS attacks the immune system, which is the body's protection against disease, making it deficient and unable to work properly.[45] (4) The mechanism of this finding is through influence on the Th₁/ Th, cellular pathways of this.[46] (5) This refers to the body's defense system, and people with diabetes, HIV, or those using immunosuppressive agents are associated with higher mortality.[47]
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) The body's defense mechanism, which removes parasitized and non-parasitized cells coated with parasite antigen.[48] (2) Immune system is the body's defense against disease, and factors such as gestation, parturition, and lactation can weaken it, increasing vulnerability.[49] (3) The study proposed a fourth consequence of ventricular dyssynchrony, an alteration of the immune system, leading to myocarditis, and this was an interesting finding regarding the effects of ventricular dyssynchrony.[50] (4) This is the biological defense system of the foetus, capable of responding to infection by producing antibodies.[51] (5) To account for the immuno-dominance of NS3 and VP6/NS4, it is possible that the virus uses these proteins to deceive the immune system during infection, as described for HIV1 using gp120, termed ‘deceptive imprinting’.[52]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) This is the body's defense against disease, which was measured by the CD 4 count, and was an important factor in the study's findings.[53] (2) This is the body's defense system against illness, and the study mentioned that good nutrition is important for supporting its function.[54] (3) This refers to the body's defense system against disease, and is affected by HIV, as described in the provided text.[55] (4) This is the body's defense mechanism against disease, which can be compromised by HIV infection, as discussed in the study.[56] (5) This is the body's defense against infections, which weakens with HIV progression, as indicated by the CD4 counts.[57]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) The text explores the potential for manipulating the immune system in a positive way through interventions like music, which could offer a positive emotional experience.[58] (2) This is the body's defense against disease, and as the disease progresses patients may develop symptoms such as fatigue, intermittent fever, lymphadenopathy, weight loss and diarrhoea without major opportunistic infections or cancer, and their immune system is compromised.[59] (3) This is the focus of research and clinical trials, involving modulation and maintenance, as well as the subject of diseases that relate to a dysfunctional version of it.[60] (4) Immune system refers to the body's defense against disease, and a compromised immune system is a potential adverse effect of CSI, which should be considered when managing shoulder pain.[61] (5) The immune system is the body's defense mechanism against a wide range of microorganisms, and is often compromised in critically ill patients, making them susceptible to infection.[62]
From: Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development
(1) It is stimulated by mistletoe extracts, involving leukocyte activation and cytokine release.[63] (2) This is the body's defense system against infections, and the extract may make bacteria more accessible to it.[64] (3) The world is now shifting toward phytomedicines that repair and strengthen bodily systems, particularly the immune system, which can then properly fight foreign invaders.[65] (4) This is a biological system, that is discussed in the context of type 2 diabetes and its impact on the body's defense mechanisms, with research exploring how the condition affects the body's ability to fight infections.[66] (5) The immune system is the body's natural defense mechanism that produces various cells and molecules to prevent infections and undesirable substances from manifesting within the body.[67]
From: Journal of Metabolic Health
(1) This complex network of cells and tissues protects the body against disease, and its function can be altered in diabetes.[68] (2) The body's defense mechanism is referred to as the immune system, which can be educated by vaccines to fight off infections, such as the ones caused by bacteria or viruses.[69]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Immune system function is shown to be affected by Vitamin D, highlighting monocytes and macrophages as cells able to synthesize 1,25(OH) 2 -VD and upregulate the expression of 1 α -hydroxylase.[70] (2) Refers to the body's defense mechanism, which undergoes changes during pregnancy, affecting susceptibility to infections.[71] (3) In cases of urinary tract infection, there is an increase in the number of bacteria and, consequently, an increase in the white blood cell population because the "immune system" is activated.[72] (4) The immune system is a complex network of cells and organs that defends the body against infections and diseases, and its proper functioning depends on adequate nutrient intake.[73] (5) The "immune system" can be affected by chromium, and this is studied in immunology and toxicology.[74]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) It can be compromised by associated health conditions and noncommunicable diseases, resulting in severe COVID-19 symptoms.[75] (2) The immune system is an important topic to be addressed in relation to virology, particularly how vaccines prime the immune system to protect against viral infections.[76] (3) This is the body's defense system against disease, which can be regulated by certain ingredients like sericin, inulin, and lactoferrin.[77] (4) The immune system is affected by regular moderate PA, which has a beneficial effect and can help protect against severe COVID-19 disease.[78] (5) It is the body's defense mechanism, which can be negatively impacted by stress, increasing the risk of illness and affecting overall health.[79]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Dopamine has been reported to regulate the immune system, with dopamine receptors expressed on immune cells.[80] (2) The immune system's function is interconnected with Rankl biology, indicating a role in immune regulation.[81] (3) A biological system in which Foxo proteins are known to function, impacting immune cell activity and responses.[82] (4) The immune system in traditional Chinese medicine theory is conceptualized as having a function similar to qi, providing protection to organisms against diseases.[83] (5) The immune system is the network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against pathogens and disease.[84]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) Immune system and liver function may be compromised by potential biochemical effects of alcohol, where some of the substances are metabolised, thereby increasing the risk of acquiring HIV.[85] (2) Studies of depressed but otherwise medically healthy individuals have failed to demonstrate an overall effect on this, which is important to consider.[86] (3) This is the body's defense against illness, and some participants believed that the coronavirus affected other conditions because of a weakened immune system.[87] (4) The body system whose interaction with tryptophan metabolism is also implicated, and the presence of inflammatory markers in the periphery of patients suggests that chronic inflammation underlies schizophrenia.[88]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Is strengthened by a healthy body, enabling it to fight off various illnesses and injuries, and is supported by Islamic diets and practices that promote overall well-being.[89] (2) It is a metaphor used to describe popular piety's role within the Church, highlighting its protective and vital function.[90]