Cortisol, Cytokines, and Hippocampal Volume in the Elderly

Cortisol, Cytokines, and Hippocampal Volume in the Elderly

Separate bodies of literature report that elevated pro-inflammatory cytokines and cortisol negatively affect hippocampal structure and cognitive functioning, particularly in older adults. Although interactions between cytokines and cortisol occur through a variety of known mechanisms, few studies co...

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Main Authors: Keith Daniel Sudheimer, Ruth eO'Hara, David eSpiegel, Bevin ePowers, Helena eKraemer, Eric eNeri, Michael eWeiner, Antonio eHardan, Joachim eHallmayer, Firdaus eDhabhar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
Subjects:
Aging
Cognition
Cytokines
Glucocorticoids
Hippocampus
Immune System
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnagi.2014.00153/full

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