THE ADRENOCORTICAL HORMONES AND EFFECTS OF GLUCOCORTICOIDS ON METABOLISM
Overview of adrenocortical hormones The adrenocortical hormones, also known as corticosteroids or simply steroids, are a group of hormones produced by the adrenal cortex, which is the outer layer of the adrenal glands. These hormones play crucial roles in regulating…
GLUCOCORTICOIDS PHARMACOLOGY SUMMARIZED
Glucocorticoids are a class of steroid hormones that are produced naturally in the adrenal gland and have potent anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, and metabolic effects. They are widely used in medicine to treat a variety of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, such as…
A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO GLUCOCORTICOIDS
Introduction Glucocorticoids are a class of steroid hormones produced naturally by the adrenal glands in response to stress. The most well-known glucocorticoid is cortisol, which is involved in regulating a wide range of physiological processes in the body, including metabolism,…