Influence of the thymus and pineal gland on immunity and aging

The thymus and pineal gland (epiphysis) are endocrine glands with pivotal role in the maintenance of normal physiological processes. Their hormonal activity has been subject many studies, but on most occasions, each considered separately. Surveys that identify link between these two glands, as well connection their hormones, appeared only recently. growing body data about morphology functions epiphysis reveals not bi-directional links also common involutionary mechanisms. immune is well-known, results indicate melatonin significant immunomodulatory potential well. hormones both play a antioxidant antitumor defense organism, hemostasis Some studies confirm existence functional relationship endocrine, immune, nervous systems contribution thymic to its establishment. association important for response regulation aging occurrence age-related conditions diseases