Immunopharmacology

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005695",
  "term": "Immunopharmacology",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The scientific discipline that investigates the effects of drugs and other chemical agents on the immune system. It explores how these substances can modulate immune responses, either by enhancing or suppressing them, and aims to develop new therapeutic strategies for immune-related diseases. This field combines principles of pharmacology and immunology.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "immune system",
    "immunodeficiency"
  ],
  "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/immunopharmacology/"
}