Immunomodulators: Miraculous Agents in Therapeutics

Author: Akanksha Chaturvedi, Swarnima Negi and Dr. Sachdev Yadav

Published On: 2021-12-09

The immune system is essentially one of the most incredible systems of our body. It is the invisible protective shield of our body that functions at the molecular level to combat hundreds of antigens to which the body is exposed from waking up in the morning and till we go to bed. These antigens may be present as animate or inanimate substances which excite either innate or adaptive immunity within the exposed body. The complex nature of the immune cells is not yet fathomed completely. Where on one hand they are the competent defense mechanism of the body but at the same time, they surge a war within the body of the patients with different autoimmune disorders like Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, etc without the trace of a definite cause. Modulation is a process through which we can make the changes according to our needs and requirements. Immunomodulation is one such method through which we can have a grip on one of the most powerful systems of the body which is indeed a great achievement in medical sciences as it can surely benefit different health conditions. The review article gives crisp information regarding the immunomodulators that are present naturally or produced synthetically to rectify the altered harmony within the body.

Key Words: Immunomodulators, Immunoadjuvant, Recombinant cytokines, IL2, Autoimmune disorders