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The low single nucleotide polymorphism heritability of plasma and saliva cortisol levels.
Psychoneuroendocrinology - 1 Nov 2017
Neumann Alexander, Direk Nese, Crawford Andrew A, Mirza Saira, Adams Hieab, Bolton Jennifer, Hayward Caroline, Strachan David P, Payne Erin K, Smith Jennifer A, Milaneschi Yuri, Penninx Brenda, Hottenga Jouke J, de Geus Eco, Oldehinkel Albertine J, van der Most Peter J, de Rijke Yolanda, Walker Brian R, Tiemeier Henning
Abstract excerpt
Cortisol is an important stress hormone affected by a variety of biological and environmental factors, such as the circadian rhythm, exercise and psychological stress. Cortisol is mostly measured using blood or saliva samples. A number of genetic variants have been found to contribute to cortisol levels with these methods. While the effects of several specific single genetic variants is known, the joint...
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