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Record 1 2001-11-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hormones
  • Medication
  • Biochemistry
  • Biotechnology
DEF

The major natural glucocorticoid (q.v.) synthesized in the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex; it affects the metabolism of glucose, protein and fats and has appreciable mineralocorticoid activity. It also regulates the immune system and affects many other functions.

OBS

When used as a pharmaceutical, it is usually referred to as hydrocortisone. For therapeutic uses.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hormones
  • Médicaments
  • Biochimie
  • Biotechnologie
DEF

Hormone (17-hydroxycorticostérone) la plus active et la plus importante parmi les corticoïdes agissant sur le métabolisme des glucides, sécrétés par la corticosurrénale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Hormonas
  • Medicamentos
  • Bioquímica
  • Biotecnología
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