Autonomic and glucocorticoid associations with the steady-state expression of latent Epstein–Barr virus
JT Cacioppo, JK Kiecolt-Glaser, WB Malarkey… - Hormones and …, 2002 - Elsevier
Previous studies have demonstrated the impact of psychological stress on the steady-state
expression/reactivation of latent Epstein–Barr virus (EBV). Stress-induced decrements in the
cellular immune response result in less control over the expression of the latent virus,
resulting in increases in antibody to the virus. In Study 1, we investigated whether the steady-
state expression of latent EBV in vivo differed between high and low stress reactors, as
defined by sympathetic cardiac reactivity. Autonomic activity and antibody titers to Epstein …
expression/reactivation of latent Epstein–Barr virus (EBV). Stress-induced decrements in the
cellular immune response result in less control over the expression of the latent virus,
resulting in increases in antibody to the virus. In Study 1, we investigated whether the steady-
state expression of latent EBV in vivo differed between high and low stress reactors, as
defined by sympathetic cardiac reactivity. Autonomic activity and antibody titers to Epstein …