Open AccessCortisol and Dehydroepiandrosterone Response to Adrenocorticotropic Hormone and Frailty in Older Women
Author(s) -
Nina P Le,
Ravi Varadhan,
Linda P. Fried,
Anne Rentoumis Cappola
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
the journals of gerontology. series a, biological sciences and medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1758-535X
pISSN - 1079-5006
DOI - 10.1093/gerona/glaa134
Subject(s) - adrenocorticotropic hormone , medicine , endocrinology , dehydroepiandrosterone , hydrocortisone , stimulation , hormone , androgen
The response to adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is poorly characterized in old-old adults and may provide insight into the physiologic response to stress.