Immunomodulation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005692",
  "term": "Immunomodulation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The alteration of the immune system's function following exposure to a chemical or biological agent, known as an immunomodulator. This change can manifest as an enhancement, suppression, or redirection of the immune response. Immunomodulation is a broader concept than immunosuppression, which specifically describes a reduction in immune activity, or immunostimulation, which describes an enhancement.",
  "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 1190 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/immunomodulation/"
}