Subjective social status and inflammatory gene expression.

Damian R MurrayMartie G HaseltonMelissa FalesSteven W Cole

Published in: Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association (2019)

In this first study examining the molecular correlates of SSS, experiences of low social status are associated with transcriptional effects similar to those previously observed for objective adversity conditions such as low SES, social isolation, and chronic stress. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved).

Keyphrases

gene expression
mental health
healthcare
dna methylation
oxidative stress
transcription factor
emergency department
depressive symptoms
early life
adverse drug
physical activity
drug induced
heat stress