A class of steroid hormones characterized by an ability to bind with the glucocorticoid receptor. Their main therapeutic use in dentistry is as an antiinflammatory and immunosuppressant agent.
A group of corticosteroids that affect carbohydrate metabolism (gluconeogenesis, liver glycogen deposition, elevation of blood sugar), inhibit corticotropin secretion, and possess pronounced anti-inflammatory activity. They also play a role in fat and protein metabolism, maintenance of arterial blood pressure, alteration of the connective tissue response to injury, reduction in the number of circulating lymphocytes, and functioning of the central nervous system.
The steroid hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex which regulate carbohydrate metabolism.
Hormones that influence food metabolism and secreted by the adrenal cortex.
Any corticosteroid which breaks down carbohydrates and fats for use by the body, produced by the adrenal cortex.
The general class of steroid agents that affect glucose metabolism and are used pharmacologically to decrease inflammation and suppress the immune system. Principal examples include Cortisol and corticosterone.
Any of several hormones, including cortisol, corticosterone, and cortisone, released by the cortex of the adrenal gland, that exert an anti-inflammatory effect and affect protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism to help the body respond to stress and avoid fatigue.
One of the two main groups of corticosteroids. Cortisol, cortisone and corticosterone are part of this group and are essential for the body to utilise carbohydrate, fat and protein in particular, when the body is reacting to stress. Glucocorticoids occur naturally but can be synthesized, and they have strong anti-inflammatory properties, being used to treat conditions in which inflammation is a part.
A general classification of adrenal cortical hormones that are primarily active in protecting against stress and in affecting protein and carbohydrate metabolism. The most important glucocorticoid is cortisol (hydrocortisone).
A family of steroid compounds secreted by the adrenal cortex during the fight-or-flight response that raise glucose levels in the bloodstream.
A group of corticosteroid hormones, produced by the adrenal cortex, with the ability to alleviate inflammation.