Expression of 11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase isoenzymes in the human pituitary: induction of the type 2 enzyme in corticotropinomas and other pituitary tumors.

One of the defining biochemical features of Cushing's disease is a relative insensitivity to glucocorticoid (GC) feedback, but an analysis of the GC receptor has failed to detect any major abnormalities. However, two isoenzymes of 11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (11 beta HSD), either by co...

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Main Authors: Korbonits, M, Bujalska, I, Shimojo, M, Nobes, J, Jordan, S, Grossman, AB, Stewart, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2001