Modulation of cortisol responses to the DEX/CRH test by polymorphisms of the interleukin-1beta gene in healthy adults

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Recently, hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis function assessed with the combined dexamethasone (DEX)/corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH) test has been shown to be associated with response to antidepressant treatment. A polym...

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Main Authors: Ota Miho, Hattori Kotaro, Teraishi Toshiya, Iijima Yoshimi, Hori Hiroaki, Sasayama Daimei, Fujii Takashi, Higuchi Teruhiko, Amano Naoji, Kunugi Hiroshi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-07-01
Series:Behavioral and Brain Functions
Online Access:http://www.behavioralandbrainfunctions.com/content/7/1/23