Endogenous glucocorticoids in inflammation: contributions of systemic and local responses

Endogenous glucocorticoids in inflammation: contributions of systemic and local responses

The anti-inflammatory actions of therapeutic glucocorticoids are well established and these drugs are widely used to treat a variety of inflammatory conditions. It is also clear that endogenously synthesised glucocorticoids have an important role in regulating inflammatory responses. Tradition...

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Main Authors: Rowan S. Hardy, Karim Raza, Mark S. Cooper
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 2012-07-01
Series:Swiss Medical Weekly
Subjects:
11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase
cortisol
glucocorticoids
inflammation
Online Access:https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/1551

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