immunometabolism

English

Etymology

From immuno- +‎ metabolism.

Noun

immunometabolism (uncountable)

1. (immunology, biochemistry) The study of the interaction between the immune system and metabolism
   • 2015 September 15, “Characterization of In Vitro Engineered Human Adipose Tissues: Relevant Adipokine Secretion and Impact of TNF-α”, in PLOS ONE‎^[1], →DOI:

     In fact, a novel research area termed immunometabolism has emerged from the study of AT’s roles in metabolism and immunity, which contribute to the pathogenesis of obesity-associated dysfunctions [23, 24 ].

Related terms

• immunometabolic
• immunometabolite