Immune modulation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005645",
  "term": "Immune modulation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Any change in the function of the immune system, which can involve either suppression or stimulation of its components and responses. This alteration can be caused by exposure to a substance, such as a drug, chemical, or biological agent. Immune modulation is a broader term that encompasses both immunosuppression, a decrease in immune function, and immunopotentiation, an enhancement of immune function.",
  "synonyms": [
    "immunomodulation"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "immune system"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1183 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/immune-modulation/"
}