APS
APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020
Infant Cortisol and Immune Functioning
- Nicole Jankowski
University of Massachusetts, Boston - Randy Corpuz
University of Massachusetts Boston
Abstract
Infant exposure to harsh environments increase baseline cortisol. The HPA axis may calibrate the developing immune system with some finding a suppression of immune functioning. We predicted that higher levels of infant cortisol at 10 months would demonstrate immunosuppression in infants. We did not find support for our prediction.
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