Cortisol is often measured as a marker for stress. Therefore, a profound validation of the time-lag between the stressor and the increase and peak in cortisol levels is needed.
Jonas Verspeek +7 more
doaj +1 more source
Reactivity of Nellore steers in two feedlot housing systems and its relationship with plasmatic cortisol [PDF]
To evaluate reactivity to assess the temperament of Nellore steers in two feedlot housing systems (group pen or individual pen) and its relationship with plasmatic cortisol, 36 experimental units were observed five times at 28-day intervals of weight ...
Gatto, E.G. +5 more
core +1 more source
Extra-adrenal regeneration of glucocorticoids by 11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1:physiological regulator and pharmacological target for energy partitioning [PDF]
The major glucocorticoid in man, cortisol, plays important roles in regulating fuel metabolism, energy partitioning and body fat distribution.
Alberts +14 more
core +1 more source
Repeatability of endocrine traits and dominance rank in female guinea pigs
Background Glucocorticoids (e.g. cortisol) are associated with variation in social behavior, and previous studies have linked baseline as well as challenge-induced glucocorticoid concentrations to dominance status.
Taylor L. Rystrom +4 more
doaj +1 more source
Cardiovascular features of possible autonomous cortisol secretion in patients with adrenal incidentalomas [PDF]
Background: Low-grade incomplete post-dexamethasone cortisol suppression in patients with adrenal incidentalomas – recently defined as possible autonomous cortisol secretion (pACS) – has been associated with increased cardiovascular events and mortality.
Di Giorgio, Maria Rosaria +12 more
core +2 more sources
Stimulated Parotid Saliva Is a Better Method for Depression Prediction
Background: Saliva cortisol is considered to be a biomarker of depression prediction. However, saliva collection methods can affect the saliva cortisol level.
Yangyang Cui +6 more
doaj +1 more source
Sexual well-being and diurnal cortisol after prostate cancer treatment. [PDF]
Sexual dysfunction and psychological distress are common after prostate cancer. Research has not examined the role of neuroendocrine markers of stress (e.g. cortisol).
Gaffey, Allison E +4 more
core
Ageing, physical function, and the diurnal rhythms of cortisol and dehydroepiandrosterone [PDF]
The present study examined the relationship between ageing, physical function and the diurnal rhythms of cortisol and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). Participants were 36 community dwelling older adults aged between 65-86 years old.
Aardal +57 more
core +1 more source
Background: Pre-and post-traumatic hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis markers have been studied to predict posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) risk, but its acute reactivity cannot be measured in real-life settings.
Sinha Engel +5 more
doaj +1 more source
Reduced Cortisol Output during Public Speaking Stress in Ostracized Women [PDF]
Ostracism (being excluded or ignored) is experienced as unpleasant and distressing. In previous studies, an immediate pre-stress experience of ostracism induced by Cyberball, a virtual ball-tossing game, was found to inhibit cortisol reactivity to public
Deinzer, Renate +2 more
core +1 more source

