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Immunomodulation by behavioural conditioning.

A Kusnecov1, M G King, A J Husband

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.

Biological Psychology
|February 1, 1989
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Behavioral conditioning, particularly conditioned taste aversion, can significantly alter immune responses. These findings suggest potential therapeutic applications for both suppressing and enhancing immunity through learned associations.

Area of Science:

  • Psychoneuroimmunology
  • Behavioral immunology
  • Classical conditioning

Background:

  • Pavlovian conditioning research in the Soviet Union predates contemporary studies on behaviorally conditioned immunomodulation.
  • Classical conditioning provides a framework for understanding how the immune system can be modified by learned associations.
  • The conditioned taste aversion (CTA) paradigm is a robust model for studying these effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review studies demonstrating behaviorally conditioned effects on the immune system.
  • To examine the mechanisms mediating conditioned immunomodulation.
  • To explore the clinical applications of conditioned immunosuppression and immunoenhancement.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing the conditioned taste aversion (CTA) paradigm, where a gustatory experience (CS) is paired with an aversive physiological event (UCS).

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  • Applying similar conditioning procedures to investigate alterations in cellular immune responses.
  • Examining the roles of adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) and beta-endorphin (BEP) in mediating conditioned effects.

    • Main Results:

    • Conditioned taste aversion can induce a conditioned increase in the helper: suppressor T cell subset ratio in rats.
    • A depressed delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) response was observed in mice following CTA conditioning.
    • Evidence suggests communication pathways between the central nervous system (CNS) and the immune system.

    Conclusions:

    • Behavioral conditioning, specifically CTA, can effectively modulate immune system functions.
    • The findings highlight the potential for psychoneuroimmunology in developing novel therapeutic strategies.
    • Conditioned immunosuppression and immunoenhancement offer promising avenues for clinical applications in immune system regulation.