Recent evidence suggests that the heat-shock-related protein FKBP5 interacts with the glucocorticoid receptor (GR) to reduce its activity and could act as an ultra-short loop feedback signal, potentially enhancing the flexibility of the HPA axis in relation to environmental change.

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  Allostasis revisited: A perception, variation, and risk framework

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• glucocorticoid receptor concept
• HPA axis concept