Modulated
Modulated
Modulated (/moʊˈdjuːleɪtɪd/; from Latin modulatus, past participle of modulor "to measure, tune") is a term used in various fields of medicine, particularly in relation to the adjustment or alteration of biological processes or responses.
Definition
In a medical context, to modulate means to adjust or alter the level, intensity, or nature of a biological process or response. This can refer to the modulation of immune responses, neural activity, gene expression, and many other biological phenomena.
Usage in Medicine
In Immunology, modulation refers to the process by which the body adjusts the strength and character of its immune response to a particular threat. This can involve the upregulation or downregulation of certain immune cells or molecules, or the alteration of the immune response's timing or location.
In Neurology, modulation can refer to the adjustment of neural activity, either through direct intervention (such as with Neurostimulation) or through the body's own regulatory mechanisms. This can be crucial in the treatment of neurological disorders such as Parkinson's Disease or Epilepsy.
In Genetics, modulation can refer to the alteration of gene expression, either through direct intervention (such as with Gene Therapy) or through the body's own regulatory mechanisms. This can be crucial in the treatment of genetic disorders or in the study of gene function.
Related Terms
- Upregulation: The process by which a cell increases the quantity of a cellular component, such as RNA or protein, in response to an external variable.
- Downregulation: The process by which a cell decreases the quantity of a cellular component in response to an external variable.
- Neurostimulation: The alteration of nerve activity through targeted delivery of a stimulus.
- Gene Therapy: The use of DNA as a pharmaceutical agent to treat disease.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Modulated
- Wikipedia's article - Modulated
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