Robert Passey wrote:
>> I am currently studying the effect of glucocorticoids on expression of
> a murine cytokine gene.
>> Can anybody out there either tell me (or indicate a good reference
> where I can find out) the normal and stressed physiological
> concentrations and the pharmacological concentrations of
> hydrocotisone, vitamin D3, and estradiol, and the pharmacological
> conc. of dexamethasone in either human or murine blood? Do I also need
> to factor in bioavailability?
>> I would really appreciate help on this as it's right outside my field
> (molecular genetics) and I can't find any reliable texts.
>> Many thanks,
>> Robert Passey.
Hi Robert. I think you may be able to find some hints from a text
called "PsychoImmunology" edited by Alan Husband - it is all about
neuroendocrine interaction with the immune system. I know there is a
copy of it in Sydney Uni's medical library. Good luck!
Aleta Knowles