| Literature DB >> 35852684 |
L I Aftanas1, S Ya Zhanaeva2, E L Al'perina1, G V Idova1, M M Gevorgyan1, S S Dzemidovich1, K I Kulikova1.
Abstract
In a parallel placebo-controlled study, we examined the effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on serum concentrations of cortisol and dehydroepiandrosteron sulfate (DHEAS), and their relationships with clinical symptoms in men and women with Parkinson's disease. A 20-day course of real rTMS reduced the UPDRS and UPDRS III scores in patients with Parkinson's disease in comparison with the basal parameters (before rTMS), regardless of their sex. The level of cortisol did not change in men and women; at the same time, the content of DHEAS in men increased and before rTMS negatively correlated with the UPDRS scores. Sham rTMS had no effects on clinical parameters or hormonal levels. Possible mechanisms of sex-dependent differences in the effect of rTMS on the level of the neurosteroid hormone DHEAS are discussed.Entities:
Keywords: Parkinson’s disease; cortisol; dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS); repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS); sex differences
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Year: 2022 PMID： 35852684 DOI： 10.1007/s10517-022-05542-y
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Bull Exp Biol Med ISSN： 0007-4888 Impact factor: 0.737