Modulation of humoral immunity in the rat by 17beta-estradiol and prolactin

Females of many mammalian species possess a more vigorous immune response to a variety of antigens than do the males. Many studies have shown that prolactin (PRL) and estradiol (E$\sb2$) augment immunity. Given that E$\sb2$ is a potent physiologic stimulus for the release of PRL from the pituitary, it is plausible that PRL mediates the influence of E$\sb2$ upon the immune system. To test this hypothesis, we conducted four experiments.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Integrative Physiology

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Trawick, David Roy

Contributors dc:contributor

• Bahr, Janice M.

• Biology, General

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1989 Trawick, David Roy

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI8924959
(UMI)AAI8924959

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/19033