Effects (glucocorticoids)
Glucocorticoids have effects on:
- protein metabolism
- fat metabolism
- carbohydrate metabolism
- calcium metabolism
- salt and water homeostasis - mineralocorticoid effect
- cardiovascular system
- inflammation and immune response
- glucocorticoid axis
Excessive levels of glucocorticoids are seen in the classical picture of Cushing's syndrome.
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