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measure Saliva sample
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Main Cohort 1.5 years 5-6 years 9-10 yearsHPA axis, Cortisol diurnal rhythm (@home) and stress reaction (@lab) @14 months, subgroupCreated May 3, 2023 • Updated May 3, 2023 -
measure Hair sample
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Main Cohort 5-6 years 9-10 years 13-14 yearsA hair sample was obtained at age 6 to quantify several sex steroids, including cortisol, cortisone, 17OHP, androstenedione, testosterone and DHEAS. 3cm samples were taken from 100-200 hairs close to the scalp.Created May 3, 2023 • Updated May 3, 2023 -
measure Peptide hormones
Study: NTR Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Young Netherlands Twin Register YC_ACTIONBB1_1 YC_ACTIONBB1_2 YC_BS1 YC_BS2 YC_BS3Peptide hormones, for instance Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH, pituitary hormone), Alpha-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (α-MSH, Melanocortin), Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Cholecytokinin, and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH), measured with traditional enzymatic tests, such as Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISA).Created March 28, 2023 • Updated April 4, 2023 -
measure LC-MS steroid hormones
Study: NTR Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Young Netherlands Twin Register YC_ACTIONBB2 YC_ACTIONBB3 YC_BS1Liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) platform targeting steroid hormones.Created March 28, 2023 • Updated April 4, 2023 -
measure Blood sugar markers
Study: NTR Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Young Netherlands Twin Register YC_ACTIONBB1_1 YC_ACTIONBB1_2 YC_ACTIONBB2 YC_ACTIONBB3Blood sugar markers, for instance Glucose, Insulin, and C-peptide, measured with traditional enzymatic tests, such as Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISA).Created March 28, 2023 • Updated April 4, 2023