Corticosteroid

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002614",
  "term": "Corticosteroid",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A class of steroid hormones produced naturally in the adrenal cortex or manufactured synthetically. They regulate a wide array of metabolic, cardiovascular, and immunological functions by binding to intracellular glucocorticoid or mineralocorticoid receptors. Due to their potent anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties, synthetic corticosteroids like prednisone and dexamethasone are widely prescribed to manage conditions such as asthma, autoimmune diseases, and to prevent organ transplant rejection.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "immunosuppressive",
    "lymphocyte",
    "pre-T cell"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1150 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/corticosteroid/"
}