Beta-Endorphin and Cold Pressor Test in the Aged
- 1 January 1985
- journal article
- research article
- Published by S. Karger AG in Gerontology
- Vol. 31 (2) , 101-105
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000212687
Abstract
In 8 young and 8 elderly subjects mean values of plasma beta-endorphin were nearly equal under basal conditions. In all subjects the cold pressor test provoked a marked increase of beta-endorphin, which was more evident in young subjects. Mean values of the areas of endorphin modifications were the same in both young and elderly subjects. These results may suggest that after a short-term stimulus, such as the cold pressor test, no marked differences in pituitary secretion between young and elderly subjects may be evidenced.Keywords
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