Since the discovery of glucocorticoids in the 1940s and the recognition of their anti-
inflammatory effects, they have been amongst the most widely used and effective treatments …

Glucocorticoids are powerful regulators of immune function. Their role in reducing
inflammation and autoimmune responses is well known, as is their ability to induce …

This investigation used a non-randomized controlled design to evaluate the effect and
feasibility of a mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) program on immune function …

Several chronic infections known to be associated with malignancy have established
oncogenic properties. However the existence of chronic inflammatory conditions that do not …

Paratuberculosis has been recognized as a major disease of ruminants for over a century. It
continues to have significant economic and welfare effects on livestock in all continents of …

Steroid sulfatase (STS) is responsible for the hydrolysis of aryl and alkyl steroid sulfates and
therefore has a pivotal role in regulating the formation of biologically active steroids. The …

Plaque‐induced periodontal diseases occur in response to the accumulation of dental
plaque. Disease manifestation and progression is determined by the nature of the immune …

In all of its components, the immune system shows regularly recurring, rhythmic variations in
numerous frequencies; the circadian (about 24h) rhythms are the best explored. The …

In healthy individuals, the majority of cortisol secretion occurs within several hours
surrounding morning awakening. A highly studied component of this secretory period is the …

The Janus family of protein tyrosine kinases (JAKs) and STAT transcription factors regulate
cellular processes involved in cell growth, differentiation, and transformation through their …