This paper summarizes important methodological issues that are particularly relevant for
behavioral immunology research with humans. The assessment of such salient parameters …

The presence of macromolecular forms of VIP was initially reported in certain pancreatic-
islet and neurogenic tumors producing the peptide (13). This led to the demonstration that …

While limited data suggest significant gender differences in mental and physical health risks
following marital disruption, men have not been studied as intensively as women. In this …

Anandamide (arachidonoylethanolamide, AnNH) and palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) have
been proposed as the physiological ligands, respectively, of central and peripheral …

Background Intestinal adenocarcinomas and various endocrine tumors express large
numbers of high-affinity receptors for vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP). We have evaluated …

The neuropeptides vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) and pituitary adenylate cyclase-
activating polypeptide (PACAP) down-regulate cytokine production. Because human septic …

Despite inherent difficulties in defining and measuring stress, a scientific framework has
been provided in recent years for understanding how disruptive life experiences might be …

Vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) is a neuropeptide with a broad distribution in the body
that exerts very important pleiotropic functions in several systems. The present work reviews …

Preventive Approaches in Couples Therapy is the first thorough overview of the leading
approaches to preventing marital distress and dissolution. Written for professionals …

There is increasing evidence for a bidirectional communications system between the
immune system and the brain. Many of the substances involved in this communication …