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Elucidating molecular networks that either affect or respond to plasma cortisol concentration in target tissues of liver and muscle.
Genetics - 1 Nov 2012
Ponsuksili Siriluck, Du Yang, Murani Eduard, Schwerin Manfred, Wimmers Klaus
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Cortisol is a steroid hormone with important roles in regulating immune and metabolic functions and organismal responses to external stimuli are mediated by the glucocorticoid system. Dysregulation of the afferent and efferent axis of glucocorticoid signaling have adverse effects on growth, health status, and well-being. Glucocorticoid secretion and signaling show large interindividual variation that has a...
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