Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Immunomodulation

Alteration of the immune system or of an immune response by agents that activate or suppress its function. This can include IMMUNIZATION or administration of immunomodulatory drugs. Immunomodulation can also encompass non-therapeutic alteration of the immune system effected by endogenous or exogenous substances.

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Abstract

Alteration of the immune system or of an immune response by agents that activate or suppress its function. This can include IMMUNIZATION or administration of immunomodulatory drugs. Immunomodulation can also encompass non-therapeutic alteration of the immune system effected by endogenous or exogenous substances.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Immunomodulatory Therapy
  • Immunomodulations
  • Immunomodulatory Therapies
  • Therapies, Immunomodulatory
  • Therapy, Immunomodulatory

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5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2010

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  1. E02w.095w.465w
  2. G12.535w

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QW 920

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Immunomodulation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D056747. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D056747
  2. Immunomodulation. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immunomodulation
  3. Immunomodulation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q27788458