Beta-adrenergic receptors (βAR): role in modulating the host immune response

Evidence for a relationship between the autonomic nervous system and the immune system has been accumulating. This review will provide a brief overview on the current understanding of how the sympathetic nervous system regulates and modulates the differentiation and function of cells involved in host immune response. In addition, questions regarding the relationship between the sympathetic nervous system and rheumatic as well as other inflammatory disease states will be briefly discussed.