Affiliation:
1. Center for Life Sciences Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies Peking University Beijing China
2. Peking University‐Tsinghua University‐National Institute of Biological Sciences Joint Graduate Program Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies Peking University Beijing China
3. State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology School of Life Sciences Peking University Beijing China
4. IDG/McGovern Institute for Brain Research Peking University Beijing China
5. Shenzhen Bay Laboratory Institute of Molecular Physiology Shenzhen China
Abstract
AbstractDecades of extensive research have documented the presence of neural innervations of sensory, sympathetic, or parasympathetic origin in primary and secondary lymphoid organs. Such neural inputs can release neurotransmitters and neuropeptides to directly modulate the functions of various immune cells, which represents one of the essential aspects of the body's neuroimmune network. Notably, recent studies empowered by state‐of‐the‐art imaging techniques have comprehensively assessed neural distribution patterns in BM, thymus, spleen, and LNs of rodents and humans, helping clarify several controversies lingering in the field. In addition, it has become evident that neural innervations in lymphoid organs are not static but undergo alterations in pathophysiological contexts. This review aims to update the current information on the neuroanatomy of lymphoid organs obtained through whole‐tissue 3D imaging and genetic approaches, focusing on anatomical features that may designate the functional modulation of immune responses. Moreover, we discuss several critical questions that call for future research, which will advance our in‐depth understanding of the importance and complexity of neural control of lymphoid organs.
Funder
National Key Research and Development Program of China
China Postdoctoral Science Foundation
Natural Science Foundation of Beijing Municipality
National Natural Science Foundation of China
Subject
Immunology,Immunology and Allergy
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