Possibility of secreted microRNA as a marker of psychological stress
Description: In this study, we conducted microRNA (miRNA) next-generation sequencer analysis using serum samples from college athletes, healthy elderly subjects, and depressed patients with the aim of establishing new markers that specifically reflect psychological states. The miRNAs in the blood of athletes that increase anxiety during the match preparation period and after the match period do not change in healthy elderly subjects, but in elderly patients with depression, miRNAs that fluctuate in the same way as athletes' anxiety were observed. These results suggest that miRNA monitoring may serve as an indicator for evaluating temporary psychological stress such as during competitions.
Amount: ¥4,160,000
Funding type: fellowship
Funder scheme: Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists
Start date: 2018-04-01
End date: 2024-03-31
Investigator: Hiroyuki Ishitobi
Institution: Kyoto Sangyo University
Funded outputs count: 1
Funder award ID: 18K17873
OpenAlex ID: G3495210328