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The Role of Cortisol in Chronic Stress, Neurodegenerative Diseases, and Psychological Disorders

Cells, 2023
Cortisol, a critical glucocorticoid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, plays a pivotal role in various physiological processes. Its release is finely orchestrated by the suprachiasmatic nucleus, governing the circadian rhythm and activating the ...
Emilija Knezevic, Katarina Nenic, Vladislav Milanovic, N. Knezevic   +3 more
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Salivary alpha-amylase and tooth pulp evoked potentials in paroxysmal trigeminal neuralgia patients [PDF]

Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2021
Background/Aim. The sudden and excruciating pain that characterizes paroxysmal trigeminal neuralgia (PTN) has a negative effect on the wellbeing of the affected individuals, causing psychological distress. Salivary alpha-amylase (sAA) level represents an
Vuković Branislava, Lazić Zoran, Nikolić Živorad, Kolar Jovo, Avramov Stevan, Cenić-Milošević Desanka   +5 more
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The role of soluble epoxide hydrolase and its inhibitors in depression

Brain, Behavior, & Immunity - Health, 2021
Evidence suggests that around 30 ​% of patients with depression do not respond to antidepressant treatment, with most of them having sub-chronic levels of inflammation.
Alessandra Borsini
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The Anti-Inflammatory Role of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Metabolites in Pre-Clinical Models of Psychiatric, Neurodegenerative, and Neurological Disorders

Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2020
Inflammation has been identified as one of the main pathophysiological mechanisms underlying neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. Despite the role of inflammation in those conditions, there is still a lack of effective anti-inflammatory ...
Juliette Giacobbe, Bonnie Benoiton, Patricia Zunszain, Carmine M. Pariante, Alessandra Borsini   +4 more
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Can (immune and other) gene expression help us to treat depression?

Brain, Behavior, & Immunity - Health, 2021
It is becoming clearer that it might be a combination of different biological processes such as genetic, environmental, and psychological factors, together with immune system, stress response, brain neuroplasticity and the regulation of neurotransmitters,
Nicole Mariani
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Gene expression studies in Depression development and treatment: an overview of the underlying molecular mechanisms and biological processes to identify biomarkers

Translational Psychiatry, 2021
A combination of different risk factors, such as genetic, environmental and psychological factors, together with immune system, stress response, brain neuroplasticity and the regulation of neurotransmitters, is thought to lead to the development of major
Nicole Mariani, Nadia Cattane, Carmine Pariante, Annamaria Cattaneo   +3 more
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Navigating a complex landscape – A review of the relationship between inflammation and childhood trauma and the potential roles in the expression of symptoms of depression

Brain, Behavior, & Immunity - Health, 2022
Recent research has explored associations between depression and inflammation, and interactions between childhood trauma and both factors. Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a prevalent issue and with one third of patients not responding to standard ...
Courtney Worrell
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Immediate Psychological Responses and Associated Factors during the Initial Stage of the 2019 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Epidemic among the General Population in China

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020
Background: The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) epidemic is a public health emergency of international concern and poses a challenge to psychological resilience.
Cuiyan Wang, R. Pan, X. Wan, Y. Tan, Linkang Xu, C. Ho, R. Ho   +6 more
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An investigation into the relationship between social support, stress, and psychological well‐being in farmers

Journal of Community Psychology, 2022
This study investigated the stress‐buffering effect of social support on psychological well‐being and impact of demographic factors on stress in a sample of farmers.
A. Deegan, Simon Dunne
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Differential Effects of Psychological and Physical Stress on the Sleep Pattern in Rats [PDF]

, 2007
In the present study, we investigated the acute effects of 2 different kinds of stress, namely physical stress (foot shock) and psychological stress (non-foot shock) induced by the communication box method, on the sleep patterns of rats.
Araki, Hiroaki, Cui, Ranji, Li, Bingjin, Suemaru, Katsuya   +3 more
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