Interleukin-2 drives cortisol secretion in an age-, dose-, and body composition-dependent way
Background: Interleukin-2 (IL-2), one of the proinflammatory cytokines, is used in the treatment of certain malignancies. In some studies, transient i ncreases in cortisol and ACTH secretion occurred. Thus, this agent may be used as an exp erimental probe of adrenal cortisol secretion. Objective:...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Bioscientifica
2020-07-01
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| Series: | Endocrine Connections |
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| Online Access: | https://ec.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/ec/9/7/EC-20-0211.xml |