Mechanism of Action of Corticosteroids
Introduction Corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones that exert potent anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, anti-allergic, and metabolic effects. They are synthetic analogs of endogenous glucocorticoids produced by the adrenal cortex, primarily cortisol. Corticosteroids are extensively used across multiple medical specialties, including internal medicine, pulmonology, dermatology, rheumatology, neurology, and critical care. Their broad mechanism of action at … Read more