Stres ile Bağışıklık Fonksiyonu Arasındaki İlişki: Bir Derleme Makalesi

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 9 Sayı: 1, 112 - 122, 30.06.2025

Hasan Faisal Hussein Kahya , Mohammed Taha Mahmood

https://doi.org/10.31594/commagene.1641548

Öz

Stres düzeyleri ile bağışıklık sistemi etkinliği arasındaki karmaşık ilişki, insan sağlığı ve yaşam kalitesi üzerindeki derin etkileri nedeniyle önemli bilimsel ilgi görmüştür. Sürekli veya kronik stres, bağışıklık sistemi üzerinde olumsuz sonuçlar doğurarak bağışıklık dengesizliğine, enfeksiyonlara karşı artan hassasiyete ve çok çeşitli hastalıklara yakalanma olasılığının yükselmesine yol açabilir. Bu analitik derleme, stres koşulları ile bağışıklık tepkileri arasındaki karmaşık etkileşimi kapsamlı bir şekilde incelemektedir. Metin, stres uyaranlarının bağışıklık hücrelerinin aktiviteleri, sitokin üretimi, iltihap düzeyleri ve proinflamatuar (iltihap artırıcı) ile antiinflamatuar (iltihap önleyici) süreçlerin dengesi üzerindeki etkilerini ele almaktadır. Ayrıca bu çalışma, bağışıklık sistemi performansını iyileştirebilecek ve kronik stresin zararlı etkilerini hafifletebilecek farkındalığa dayalı stres azaltma, meditasyon uygulamaları, fiziksel egzersiz ve sosyal destek ağları gibi çeşitli stres yönetimi yöntemlerini de incelemektedir. Stres ile bağışıklık tepkileri arasındaki karşılıklı bağlantıyı anlamak, sağlığın ve yaşam kalitesinin en iyi düzeye çıkarılması için vazgeçilmezdir. Gelecekteki araştırmalar, strese bağlı bağışıklık dengesizliklerinin altında yatan mekanizmaların ve bireysel stres tepkilerindeki farklılıkların anlaşılmasına odaklanarak stresin düzenlenmesi ve bağışıklık sisteminin güçlendirilmesi için kişiye özel stratejiler geliştirmeyi amaçlamalıdır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Stres ve bağışıklık işlevselliği , bağışıklık baskılanması , kronik stres , strese bağlı bağışıklık

Etik Beyan

Bu çalışma için etik kurul onayı gerekmemektedir.

Destekleyen Kurum

Bu çalışma, Musul Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Eğitim Fakültesi Biyoloji Bölümü tarafından desteklenmiştir.

Teşekkür

Bu çalışmanın gerçekleştirilmesinde destek olan doktorlar ve hemşireler de dahil olmak üzere Merkez Laboratuvarları/Nenawa Sağlık Ofisi'ne çok teşekkür ederiz.

The Relationship between Stress and Immune Function: A Review Article

Öz

The intricate nexus between stress levels and immune system efficacy has drawn considerable scientific interest, given its profound implications for human health and quality of life. Persistent or chronic stress can precipitate deleterious outcomes on the immune system, inducing immune system imbalance, heightened vulnerability to infections, and elevated probability of contracting a diverse range of diseases. This analytical review presents an exhaustive exploration of the complex interaction between stress conditions and immune responses. It delves into the effects of stress stimuli on the activity of immune cells, the production of cytokines, inflammation levels, and the equilibrium of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory processes. Furthermore, this paper examines various stress management methodologies such as mindfulness-based stress reduction, meditation practices, physical exercise, and social support networks that can potentially ameliorate immune system performance and mitigate the harmful consequences of chronic stress. Comprehending the interconnectivity between stress and immune responses is indispensable for fostering optimal health and quality of life. Subsequent research endeavors should concentrate on demystifying the underlying mechanisms of stress-induced immune imbalances and individual variances in stress reactions to devise bespoke strategies for stress regulation and immune system fortification.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Stress and immune functionality , Immune suppression , chronic stress , stress-induced immune

Etik Beyan

Ethics committee approval is not required for this study.

Destekleyen Kurum

This study is supported by the Department of Biology, College of Education for Pure Science, University of Mosul.

Teşekkür

A great thankful Central Laboratories/ Nenawa Health Office including doctors and nurses who were supportive to accomplish this study.

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