Neuroimmunoendocrine effects of ethanol in the development of pathology of internal organs

Neuroimmunoendocrinology is a new science studying the interplay between major regulatory systems (nervous, endocrine, and immune) mediated through regulatory (signal) molecules. Its applied aspects concern elucidation of the infl uence of various exogenous factors on the organism manifested as alteration of signal molecule homeostasis. Effects of ethanol on organ systems are considered from the standpoint of neuroimmunoendocrinology.Key words: neuroimmunoendocrinology, signal molecules, ethanol