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Psychiatria Danubina, Vol. 27 No. suppl 1, 2015.

Conference paper

CORTISOL AS AN INDICATOR OF HYPOTHALMIC-PITITUARY-ADRENAL AXIS DYSREGULATION IN PATIENTS WITH PANIC DISORDER: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Katarzyna Jakuszkowiak-Wojten ; Department of Psychiatry, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland
Jerzy Landowski ; Department of Psychiatry, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland
Mariusz S. Wiglusz ; Department of Psychiatry, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland
Wiesław Jerzy Cubała ; Department of Psychiatry, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland

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Abstract

Dysregulation of hypothalamic–pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA) is seen in numerous mental disorders. Data of HPA axis
disturbance in panic disorder are inconsistent. In panic disorder HPA axis hyperactivity has been observed with elevated cortisol
levels. However, hypocortisolism has also been noted. Salivary cortisol as a biomarker of HPA-axis activity has received special
attention. The aim of this paper is to review the findings on cortisol levels in panic disorder.

Keywords

hypothalamic; pituitary; adrenal axis; salivary cortisol; cortisol awakening response; panic disorder

Hrčak ID:

264587

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/264587

Publication date:

8.9.2015.

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