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HPA Axis Activation and Cortisol Secretion Patterns
Detailed examination of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis structure and function, cortisol circadian patterns, stress-induced activation cascades, and temporal dynamics of glucocorticoid release.
Read exploration →Glucocorticoids and Appetite Neuropeptide Regulation
In-depth analysis of how glucocorticoids modulate neuropeptide Y and pro-opiomelanocortin expression, downstream effects on appetite signalling, and integration with other hunger-regulating pathways.
Read exploration →Stress-Induced Visceral Adipose Tissue Accumulation
Comprehensive overview of visceral fat biology, glucocorticoid receptor distribution patterns, metabolic differences between visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissue, and mechanisms favouring visceral deposition.
Read exploration →Changes in Food Reward and Palatability Preference
Detailed examination of stress-induced alterations in reward sensitivity, hedonic value assessments, neural circuitry changes, and mechanisms underlying food choice biases toward palatable options.
Read exploration →Circadian and Sleep Disruption in Chronic Stress
In-depth analysis of stress effects on sleep architecture, circadian timing mechanisms, melatonin and cortisol interactions, and downstream metabolic consequences of sleep-circadian disruption.
Read exploration →Individual Variability in Stress Responsivity and Allostatic Load
Exploration of genetic and environmental factors creating individual differences in stress response patterns, accumulation of physiological wear, and longitudinal consequences of allostatic load.
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