Autoantibodies Reactive to Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Can Alter Cortisol Secretion in Both Aggressive and Nonaggressive Humans
July 03, 2018, via PNAS
Violent aggression is a well-known stress response in animals. A new analysis of violent inmates reveals unique autoantibody binding patterns with adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), resulting in higher levels of cortisol. Imaging was performed with a Nikon upright microscope.