Perturbation of Secretory Ig A in Saliva and Its Daily Variation by Academic Stress
Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine
;
: 268-272, 2001.
Article
in Japanese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-361586
ABSTRACT
Objectives:
Several studies have reported that the secretory immunoglobulin A (S-IgA) concentration in saliva is an indicator of psychological stress. The aim of this study was to clarify the relationship between S-IgA and the stress from academic examinations.Methods:
S-IgA levels in 10 medical student volunteers from the second year course between May 4 and July 13, 2000 were examined using the ELISA method.Results:
There was a tendency for S-IgA in saliva to be higher on the day before academic examinations and during them, and lower on the days between these examinations.Conclusions:
It may be possible to use this measurement to monitor psychological stress in students and workers.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Saliva
Language:
Japanese
Journal:
Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine
Year:
2001
Type:
Article
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