effects (glucocorticoids)
Last reviewed 01/2018
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.
carbohydrate metabolism (glucocorticoids)