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Physiological and pathological variations in saliva cortisol

J Guechot, J Fiet, P Passa

    Hormone Research
    |January 1, 1982
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    This study developed a radioimmunological method for measuring saliva cortisol, finding it more diagnostically helpful than plasma cortisol for adrenal function. Saliva cortisol measurements offer greater sensitivity in detecting adrenal hyperactivity and deficiency.

    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Clinical Chemistry

    Background:

    • Cortisol, a vital hormone, plays a crucial role in the body's stress response and metabolic regulation.
    • Accurate measurement of cortisol levels is essential for diagnosing various endocrine disorders.
    • Plasma cortisol measurements can be invasive and subject to diurnal variations, necessitating alternative methods.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a radioimmunological method for quantifying salivary cortisol.
    • To compare the diagnostic utility of saliva cortisol with plasma cortisol in physiological and pathological conditions.
    • To assess the sensitivity of saliva cortisol measurements in response to hormonal stimulation and suppression tests.

    Main Methods:

    • A novel radioimmunological assay was established, involving a single extraction and a radiocompetitive reaction.

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  • Saliva and plasma cortisol levels were measured in healthy adult men across different times of day.
  • Cortisol responses were evaluated in women under various hormonal conditions and in patients with adrenal disorders following ACTH stimulation and dexamethasone suppression tests.

    • Main Results:

    • The developed method demonstrated reliable measurement of saliva cortisol, with established normal ranges in adult men.
    • Saliva cortisol levels showed a more pronounced response to ACTH stimulation and dexamethasone suppression compared to plasma cortisol.
    • In adrenal hyperactivity, the circadian rhythm of saliva cortisol was abolished, and in adrenal insufficiency, levels were significantly reduced.

    Conclusions:

    • The radioimmunological method for saliva cortisol is a sensitive and valuable tool for assessing adrenal function.
    • Saliva cortisol measurements offer enhanced diagnostic insights into adrenal hyperactivity and deficiency compared to plasma cortisol.
    • This non-invasive method provides a more practical and informative approach for clinical endocrinology.