Immune Downregulation rationale.

[Karol W. Gieszczykiewicz]

Hello

I am a student at the University of Pittsburgh. I am working on a project 
whose topic is the following:

What is the adaptive value/evolutionary rationale for the net suppression 
of immune function in an organism exposed to STRESS?

I know that depending on the type and intensity of stress, as well as 
latency before assaying of immune function, and other factors, the 
immune response might actually be upregulated.

I would appreciate any comments, suggested readings, thoughts, etc. from 
all you knowledgable Netpeople.    thanks

 
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