Perturbation of secretory Ig A in saliva and its daily variation by academic stress.
Environ Health Prev Med
; 6(4): 268-72, 2002 Jan.
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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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Environ Health Prev Med
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2002
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Japón