IMMUNOLOGICAL REVIEWS
Scope & Guideline
Pioneering Perspectives in Immunological Research Since 1969.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Exercise Immunology:
The journal emphasizes research on how physical exercise influences immune responses, including the modulation of inflammatory markers and immune cell function. - Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses:
A consistent methodology employed in the journal is the systematic review and meta-analysis, providing comprehensive insights into the effects of exercise across various populations and conditions. - Interdisciplinary Approach:
The focus on integrating knowledge from exercise science, immunology, and clinical outcomes highlights the journal's unique contribution to understanding the holistic effects of physical activity. - Health and Disease Contexts:
Research published often explores exercise's role in specific health conditions, such as obesity, cardiovascular events, and cancer, thus bridging basic science with clinical applications. - Innovative Experimental Models:
The journal includes studies utilizing both human and animal models, allowing for a broader understanding of exercise-induced immune modulation across different biological systems.
Trending and Emerging
- Exercise and Neuroinflammation:
Recent papers emphasize the role of exercise in mitigating neuroinflammation, particularly in contexts like traumatic brain injury and neurodegenerative diseases, highlighting the importance of physical activity in neurological health. - Impact of Exercise on Inflammatory Markers:
There is an increasing focus on how different forms of exercise influence specific inflammatory markers and immune cell populations, reflecting a trend towards personalized exercise regimens for health optimization. - Exercise Interventions in Cancer Models:
Emerging research examines the effects of exercise interventions in cancer contexts, particularly in mouse models, indicating a growing interest in how physical activity can influence cancer outcomes and recovery. - Mechanistic Insights into Immunometabolism:
The exploration of immunometabolic changes induced by exercise is gaining traction, with studies investigating how exercise affects metabolic pathways in immune cells, which has implications for both health and disease. - Exercise as a Therapeutic Tool:
There is a rising trend in treating clinical conditions (like obesity and cardiovascular diseases) with exercise, emphasizing its therapeutic potential alongside traditional medical approaches.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Immunology Studies:
There is a noticeable decrease in studies solely focused on classical immunological assays without the integration of exercise, indicating a shift towards more dynamic and applied research. - General Physical Activity without Contextual Frameworks:
Papers that discuss physical activity in a broad sense, without specific ties to immunological outcomes or health conditions, have become less frequent, suggesting a move towards more targeted investigations. - In vitro Studies with Limited Application:
Research focusing on in vitro models without practical applications to exercise or clinical settings seems to be waning, as the journal prioritizes studies with real-world relevance.
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