Posted by Cam W. on August 24, 2001, at 17:28:32
In reply to VIRAL INFECTIONS, posted by sweetmarie on August 24, 2001, at 5:22:32
Anna - There have been some interesting studies linking the immune system to the HPA axis (body's stress control system; who's breakdown is thought to be connected to depression). Circulating cytokines (enzymes involved in the immune response) seem to be connected to depression (ie. higher levels of certain cytokines seem to be associated with depressive relapse). I don't think that there has been any definitive link, but there does seem to be some association, in certain forms of depression.
I hope that this is of some help. - Cam
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