Mechanism of Action of Prednisone
Introduction Prednisone is a synthetic glucocorticoid widely used for its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. It is commonly prescribed in autoimmune diseases, allergic conditions, inflammatory disorders, and certain malignancies. Prednisone is converted in the liver to its active form, prednisolone, which acts on intracellular glucocorticoid receptors to regulate gene transcription and suppress inflammatory responses. Mechanism of … Read more