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Corticosteroids are steroid hormones produced in the adrenal cortex or synthesized as drugs. They have various physiological and medical functions, such as regulating inflammation, metabolism, and immune response, but also have side effects and contraindications.
Glucocorticoids are a class of steroid hormones that bind to the glucocorticoid receptor and regulate glucose metabolism, inflammation, and immune function. Learn about their structure, synthesis, functions, and medical uses, as well as the effects of excess or deficiency.
Steroid hormones are lipid molecules that act as hormones and control various functions in the body. They are synthesized from cholesterol and can be classified into corticosteroids, sex steroids, and vitamin D derivatives. They can bind to receptors and affect gene expression or have non-genomic effects.
Mineralocorticoids are steroid hormones that regulate salt and water balance in the body. Learn about their main function, mode of action, effects, and related diseases and drugs.
Learn about the types, structure, and mechanism of action of steroid hormone receptors, which are proteins that bind to steroid hormones and regulate gene expression. Find out how steroid hormones act genomic or non-genomic ways in various tissues and organs.
Adrenocortical hormone is a term for hormones produced by the adrenal cortex, such as aldosterone, cortisol, and androgens. Learn about their functions, structure, synthesis, and pathology, such as Cushing's syndrome and Addison's disease.
Steroid dementia syndrome is a condition caused by glucocorticoid medication that affects memory, attention, and executive function. It can be reversed by stopping the medication, but may leave residual impairments. Prednisone is one of the glucocorticoid drugs that can cause this syndrome.
Learn about the causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment of thinning of the skin due to prolonged exposure to topical steroids. Find out how to avoid or minimize the risk of skin atrophy, telangiectasia, purpura and striae.