Ursini F, Succurro E, Grembiale A, Gagliardi DAP, Arturi F. [The HPA axis in the pathogenesis of chronic fatigue syndrome].
Clin Ter 2010;
161:461-464. [PMID:
20949245]
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Abstract
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a clinical syndrome characterized by profound disabling chronic fatigue associated with a wide array of other physical symptoms. Its etiology is currently unknown. Among the various hypotheses, considerable interest has been placed in the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis as a possible target of the pathogenesis of CFS. This article reviews the available scientific evidence about a role of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis in the pathogenesis of chronic fatigue syndrome.
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