Abstract

Systemic administration of synthetic substance P or its analog EC-1 to CBA mice results in considerable stimulation of immune reactions. No stimulation is observed after disconnection of the hypothalamus from the pituitary. It is concluded that the immunostimulating effect of these peptides is mediated by the dopaminergic system, since it is abolished by the D2 receptor blocker haloperidol.

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