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Interaction Between Innate Lymphoid Cells and the Nervous System

  • Yuanyue Zhang
  • , Rachel Grazda
  • , Qi Yang

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

Abstract

The interaction between the immune system and the nervous system remains an intriguing enigma. Recent studies indicate that innate lymphoid cells (ILCs), a unique family of innate effector cells, participate in intense cross talk with the nervous system. In the mucosal barrier sites, ILCs have been found to co-localize with neurons, nerves, glial cell projectors, and neuroendocrine cells. The cross talk between ILCs and peripheral nervous system orchestrates mucosal homeostasis and immunity. In addition, the barrier tissues of the central nervous system (CNS) also provide conductive microenvironment for ILC development and maintenance. Activities of CNS-associated ILCs impact the outcome of various CNS disorders. In this chapter, we review and discuss the intricate and bidirectional interaction between ILCs and nervous system.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAdvances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
PublisherSpringer
Pages135-148
Number of pages14
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameAdvances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
Volume1365
ISSN (Print)0065-2598
ISSN (Electronic)2214-8019

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Keywords

  • Choroid plexus
  • Innate lymphoid cells
  • Meningeal immunity
  • Neuroimmunology
  • The enteric nervous system

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