Splenic nerve bundle stimulation in acute and chronic inflammation

Research output: PhD ThesisPhd-Thesis - Research and graduation internal

Abstract

Splenic neurovascular bundle stimulation holds potential to treat acute and chronic inflammatory conditions. In the first part of the thesis, the available literature on the interactions between the immune system and nervous system in the intestine is summarized. Then, it is shown that a specialized T-cell, that can produce the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, resides in the gut an plays a
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • University of Amsterdam
Supervisors/Advisors
  • de Jonge, Wouter, Supervisor
  • Luyer, Misha D. P., Co-supervisor, External person
  • Vervoordeldonk, Margriet J, Co-supervisor, External person
  • Vervoordeldonk, M.J.B.M., Co-supervisor, External person
Award date12 Jan 2024
Publication statusPublished - 2024

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