Enhanced adrenal sensitivity to exogenous cosyntropin (ACTH alpha 1-24) stimulation in major depression. Relationship to dexamethasone suppression test results.

Jaeckle, R S

Enhanced adrenal sensitivity to exogenous cosyntropin (ACTH alpha 1-24) stimulation in major depression. Relationship to dexamethasone suppression test results. [electronic resource] - Archives of general psychiatry Mar 1987 - 233-40 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

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10.1001/archpsyc.1987.01800150041006 doi


Adolescent
Adrenal Glands--drug effects
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone--pharmacology
Adult
Age Factors
Aged
Circadian Rhythm
Cosyntropin--pharmacology
Depressive Disorder--blood
Dexamethasone
Female
Humans
Hydrocortisone--blood
Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System--drug effects
Male
Middle Aged
Pituitary-Adrenal System--drug effects
Stimulation, Chemical