Glucocorticoid stress hormones are crucially involved in modulating mnemonic processing
of emotionally arousing experiences. They enhance the consolidation of new memories …

Salivary cortisol is frequently used as a biomarker of psychological stress. However,
psychobiological mechanisms, which trigger the hypothalamus–pituitary–adrenal axis …

This review aims to discuss the evidence supporting the link between chronic stress,
cognitive function and mental health. Over the years, the associations between these …

A proper response against stressors is critical for survival. In mammals, the stress response
is primarily mediated by secretion of glucocorticoids via the hypothalamic–pituitary …

Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIO) is the most common form of secondary
osteoporosis. Fractures, which are often asymptomatic, may occur in as many as 30–50% of …

This paper presents the 12th update of the human obesity gene map, which incorporates
published results up to the end of October 2005. Evidence from single‐gene mutation …

Environmental stimuli that signal real or potential threats to homeostasis lead to
glucocorticoid secretion by the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenocortical (HPA) axis …

Glucocorticoids regulate many physiological processes and have an essential role in the
systemic response to stress. For example, gene transcription is modulated by the …

Glucocorticoids are among the most prescribed drugs worldwide for the treatment of
numerous immune and inflammatory disorders. They exert their actions by binding to the …

The characterization of the subfamily of steroid hormone receptors has enhanced our
understanding of how a set of hormonally derived lipophilic ligands controls cellular and …