Perturbation of Secretory Ig A in Saliva and Its Daily Variation by Academic Stress
10.1265/ehpm.6.268
- Author:
Zhong-Qiu GUO
;
Takemi OTSUKI
;
Yasuhisa ISHII
;
Aya INAGAKI
;
Youichiro KAWAKAMI
;
Yuki HISANO
;
Riichiro YAMASHITA
;
Kenta WANI
;
Haruko SAKAGUCHI
;
Satoshi TSUJITA
;
Kanehisa MORIMOTO
;
Ayako UEKI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
saliva;
secretory Ig A;
academic stress;
ELISA;
medical student
- MeSH:
Upper case ess;
Immunoglobulin A measurement;
Saliva;
Stress bismuth subsalicylate;
Daily
- From:Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine
2001;6(4):268-272
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
-
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.
