| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7280529 | Brain, Behavior, and Immunity | 2016 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
This is the first study to investigate the effects of protracted psychological stress across S-IgA subclasses and its transporter SC. Psychological stress was negatively associated with secretory immunity, specifically IgA1. The lower immunoglobulin/transporter ratio that was associated with higher loneliness and depression suggested a relative immunoglobulin depletion, whereby availability was not keeping up with enhanced transport demand.
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Authors
C.G. Engeland, F.N. Hugo, J.B. Hilgert, G.G. Nascimento, R. Junges, H.-J. Lim, P.T. Marucha, J.A. Bosch,