Neuroimmune regulation of behavior: Focus on sensory circumventricular organs and associated cell circuit mechanisms

Body-brain neuroimmune signaling is important for maintaining homeostasis and behavior. Dysregulation of these interoceptive communication pathways leads to compromised physical and mental health often associated with psychiatric disorders. Specialized interoceptive nodes considered as "gateways" to the brain offer an interface for communication with the periphery to aid in homeostatic maintenance and behavioral regulation. In this regard, sensory circumventricular organs (CVOs) with their strat